JLC20-001 Global Freight and Customs Clearance Services to the ADF Request for Tender

Joint Logistics Command (JLC) currently manages the Global Freight Forwarding and Customs Clearance Contract which is used by Defence to import and export parts, equipment, weapons, explosives and stores (including Foreign Military Sales materiel) critical to the ADF’s sustainment and functioning. JLC wishes to re-tender the GFF Contract (RFT JLC20-001) so that a suitable arrangement can be put in place to ensure the ongoing commercial provision of Global Freight Forwarding Services from August 2022 onwards.

After consultation with industry via an RFI (ATM ID: JLC20-001) the Commonwealth considers that the risks inherent to an open tender for Global Freight and Customs Clearance Services can now be managed and that such a process is likely to result in a value for money procurement outcome. Accordingly, Defence is seeking these services from a single prime contractor that can work with the Commonwealth to minimise the risks caused by COVID-19.

As per the Defence Annual Procurement Plan (APP) JLC20-01, the Commonwealth now invites tenderers to submit responses to the Global Freight and Customs Clearance Services to the ADF (JLC20-001) Request for Tender.