U.S. General Services Administration
REDUCING SMALL PACKAGE
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING COSTS
GSA EXPO 2010
Orlando, FL
Headquarters Air Mobility Command
REDUCING SMALL PACKAGE
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING COSTS
TSgt Robert F. Karnes
HQ AMC/A4T
Scott AFB IL
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OVERVIEW
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Program Features
Program Services
Users / Providers
WWX / IHX Regions
Program Management Team
Web Tools
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WWX AWARD
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FY08 Contract Award
• One Year Contract
• Three Option Renewal Years
 Effective Date: 1 Oct 07
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FY08 Combined Services to Include International
Heavyweight Express (IHX)
• IHX is Contract Line Item (CLIN) under WWX- 4
• Mandatory for Cargo Movement Requirements 151- 300
lbs
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Support Contingencies/Wartime Conflicts
• CRAF Commitment
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WWX PROGRAM FEATURES
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Express Service:
• Limited to Movement of ONLY High
Transportation Priority Cargo Requiring Time
Definite Delivery
• WWX:
Premium Transportation for Expedited
Delivery of International Small Package
Shipments up to 150 LBS
• IHX:
Premium Transportation for Expedited
Delivery of International Heavyweight Package
Shipments 151 - 300 LBS
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WWX PROGRAM SERVICES
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Services Includes:
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Time-Definite Delivery
Door-to-Door Pick-Up and Delivery
Carrier Provided Transportation
In-transit Visibility (ITV)
Interface with GTN
Power Track Capability
Customs Processing and Clearance
Limited Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Movement
 HAZMAT Info Posted on WWX Web Page
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WWX PROGRAM SERVICES
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All Carrier Commercial Routes Available to DOD
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Does Not Include CONUS to CONUS Services
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Not for Movement of Classified Material
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WWX / IHX are Mandatory for All of DOD
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Civilian Agencies No Longer Mandatory Users
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GSA is DOD’s Liaison with Civilian Agencies
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Available to 3rd Party Logistics (3PL) Contractors &
Cost-Reimbursable Contractors (CRC)
• Conducting Business on Behalf of Government
• Must Obtain Prior Approval
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WWX PROGRAM SERVICES
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Customs Clearance for Duty Free Shipments
• Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) Part V, DOD
Customs/Boarder Clearance Policies & Procedures
 Review Customs Procedures and Country Specific
Requirements
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Government Compliance
• Review DTR Part V
• Properly Complete Applicable Documentation
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Contractor Compliance
• Determine Customs Clearance Requirements
• Provide Customs Clearance for All Shipments
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WWX USERS
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American Red Cross
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Department of Commerce
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Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis
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Department of Defense
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Department of State, US Embassy, Antwerp, Belgium
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Department of State, US Embassy, Malabo, Equatorial
Guinea
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Department of Treasury, Office of Comptroller of the
Currency
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WWX USERS
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DOT, FAA Logistics Center
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Department of Veterans Affairs
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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National Archives and Records Administration
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Peace Corps HQ, Office of Acquisition & Contract
Management
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Securities Exchange Commission
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Small Business Administration
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WWX SERVICE PROVIDERS
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WWX REGIONS
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PROGRAM MANAGEMENT TEAM
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Civilian Agency COTR & Agency Points of Contact URL:
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https://private.amc.af.mil/A4/WWX/wwxaccounts.htm
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WWX
AGENCY REPRESENTATIVES
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Contracting Officer Technical Representatives (COTR)
• Authority to Act on Behalf of Contracting Officer
• NOT Authorized to Make Any Commitments or Changes
that will Affect Condition of Contract
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Center For Transportation Management
• Office of Travel & Transportation Services (QMCC)
Federal Acquisition Service
U.S. General Services Administration
2200 Crystal Drive, Room 300
Arlington, Va 22202-3730
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Designated COTR for Civilian Agencies
• Blaine Jacobs, blaine.jacobs@gsa.gov
• PhoneUnrivaled
(703) 605-2892
(703)
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WWX WEB PAGE
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WWX HOME PAGE:
• Download Contracts
• Agency POC Listing
• Rate Calculator With Carrier Reliability & Cost
Comparison
• Carrier Performance Reports
• HAZMAT Information
• Account Setup Information
• Current Events, Newsletters, FAQs, Historical
Summary
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WWX HOME PAGE
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WWX WEB INFORMATION
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Contract Information is Available for Download
• Carrier Contracts and Performance Work
Statements
• Monthly Carrier Performance Reports
• HAZMAT Information
• Rate Calculator for Cost Comparison, Delivery
Schedule, and Carrier Reliability
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URL:
• WWX: https://private.amc.af.mil/a4/wwx/wwx.htm
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IHX: https://private.amc.af.mil/A4/WWX/IHX.htm
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WWX RATE CALCULATOR
FY09--WWX Price Estimator -- Not Contractually Binding
This Calculator Provided to you by HQ AMC/A4TID DataPro
Center [Updated: 01 OCT 2008]
For A Copy of This Rate Calculator, Contact the Program
Management
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WWX CONTRACT
Weight or Letter
Use arrow tabs
Carriers
Destination Tab
Est. Cost
Transit Times for letters or
packages
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Proposed New Rate Calculator
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NON-BASIC SERVICE DISCOUNT
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WWX ACCOUNT SETUP
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A Copy of the WWX4 Account Setup Instructions Can
be Found at:
https://private.amc.af.mil/a4/express/hello.html
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For Individuals Without CAC Access, Instructions Will
be E-Mailed Upon Request – Contact:
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MSgt Robert Karnes – robert.karnes@scott.af.mil
Mr Larry Bala – lawrence.bala@scott.af.mil
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Headquarters Air Mobility Command
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