This is an RFI only; the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center at Hill Air Force Base is conducting market research, not seeking proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this notice. The Government is evaluating a potential commercial “Transport-as-a-Service” acquisition for highly secure, climate-controlled HAZMAT cargo as a low-cost alternative to a full EMD program. Key areas of interest include HAZMAT licensing and experience, a driver pool with active DoD Secret clearances, climate-controlled fleet capability with redundant power, and sufficient liability and excess cargo insurance for high-value national assets. The attached Performance Work Statement and respondent instructions describe the performance requirements and specific industry feedback questions. Interested parties are requested to provide a formal written response addressing all questions in the “RFI RESPONDENT INSTRUCTIONS Commercial Transport” document.

This is a Request for Information only; no proposals are being solicited and no contract will be awarded from this notice. The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center at Hill Air Force Base is conducting market research to identify specialized freight carriers for a turnkey “Transport-as-a-Service” solution for highly secure, climate-controlled HAZMAT cargo. The Government is assessing a commercial transportation service as a lower-cost alternative to a full Engineering & Manufacturing Development program, with attached documents outlining performance requirements and industry questions. Key areas of interest include HAZMAT transport licensing and experience, a driver pool with active DoD Secret clearances, climate-controlled and redundantly powered fleet capabilities, and sufficient liability/cargo insurance for high-value national assets. Interested parties are asked to review the attachments and provide written feedback addressing all questions, which will help determine the feasibility of a service-based acquisition and finalize acquisition strategy.