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VA - Direct Access Program - Magellan Transport Logistics Virtual Information Session

VA Direct Access Program - Magellan Transport Logistics Virtual Information Session

1:30 p.m. EST, Thursday, June 18

Location: Virtual Session Powered by GoToWebinar

Please find below the recording from the live session:

Recording: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/4612583627596160782

Please check the events page for updates on future events hosted with Magellan Transport Logistics.

Company Opportunities

Small businesses with operations aligning with the following NAICS codes, capabilities, agencies, contract vehicles and socio-economic classifications are encouraged to attend the virtual session.

Applicable NAICS

484121 General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload

484110 General Freight Trucking, Local

484122 General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload

484220 Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local

484210 Used Household and Office Goods Moving

484230 Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance

482111 Line-Haul Railroads

488210 Support Activities for Rail Transportation

488490 Other Support Activities for Road Transportation

481112 Scheduled Freight Air Transportation

492110 Couriers and Express Delivery Services

492210 Local Messengers and Local Delivery

541614 Process, Physical Distribution, And Logistics Consulting Services

488991 Packing and Crating

238910 Site Preparation Contractors (Equipment rental, construction, with
operator)

238290 Machine Rigging

238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors (Crane Rental with Operator)

532412 Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment
Rental and Leasing

493110 General Warehousing and Storage

493120 Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage

561210 Facilities Support Services

561613 Armored Car Services

Capabilities

· Drop Trailer Capacity - across all transportation equipment types • Flatbed
equipment – specialized, open deck, standard

· Straight Trucks / Cargo Vans

· Cold Chain

· Reefer Truckload, LTL, Consolidation

· Warehousing

· Less Than Truckload

• White Glove

· Final Mile Deliveries

· Drayage Carriers

· Liftgate Equipment (both Dry & Reefer)

· Chassis Repositioning

· Government Clearance Drivers (Public Trust and above)

If a small business is not already cleared, the small business may demonstrate
an interest in pursuing a clearance

· Carriers interested in hauling partials / few pallets orders

· Warehouse & Consolidation Networks

· Riggers, Cranes, and other specialized installation equipment/ laborers

· Cross-border services– US, Mexico, & Canada

· Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AAE) approved carriers

· Finished Pharmaceuticals approved carriers

· OCONUS shipping

Target Agencies:

• Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

• United States Army

• Dept. of Health Human Services (HHS)

• General Services Administration (GSA)

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

• Department of Transportation (DOT)

• Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

• Defense Security Service (DSS)

• U.S. Department of Education

• U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

• United States Air Force

• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

• United States Navy

Desired Federal Socio-Economic Classifications:

• 8(a)

• Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)

• Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)

• Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB Zones)

• Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)

• Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

• Alaska-Native Corporation (ANC)

• Large Business Primes

Desired State & Local/Higher Education Socio-Economic Classifications:

• SBE - Small Business Enterprise

• DBE - Disadvantage Business Enterprise

• SDBE - Small Disadvantage Business Enterprise

• MBE - Minority Business Enterprise

• WBE - Women Business Enterprise

• MWBE - Minority - Woman Business Enterprise

• GLBT - Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgender

• Large Business Primes ****

About Magellan Transport Logistics

Magellan Transport Logistics (MTL) is the transportation & logistics solution provider of choice for Government Agencies, Prime Contractors, and Public/ Commercial Businesses throughout North America. A Certified SDVOSB, Magellan provides cost effective, reliable, and customized logistics services to businesses of all sizes.

Magellan Transport Logistics’ team is comprised of 22% Veterans and manages relationships with transportation & logistics partners so clients can concentrate on their core business. Recently honored as United States Senate “Small Business of the Week”, Magellan has grown significantly and is on pace to add over 100 jobs in the next 5 years.

The company’s “No Shipment Left Behind” culture drives processes and delivers cost efficiencies to its clients. We have the technology, experience, and expertise to manage all logistics challenges.

If you have questions about the virtual event, please contact the Direct Access Program by e-mail at directaccess@va.gov or by phone at 202-461-4694.

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Please note: Content on this Web page is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to provide legal advice or to be a comprehensive statement or analysis of application statures, regulations, and case law governing this topic. Rather, it's a plain language summary. If you are seeking claims assistance, your local VA regional office, a VA-recognized Veterans Service Organization, or a VA-accredited attorney or agent can help.