US Africa Command Seeks New Logistics Partner - Reports

The US military command for Africa (AFRICOM) is looking for a company to operate its supply operations covering 55 countries on that continent, media reports said.

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — Egypt falls under the responsibility of US Army Central Command (CENTCOM) based in Stuttgart, Germany. However, Egypt will also be included in the AFRICOM area of responsibility because the country serves as an essential refueling center connecting the major US base in Djibouti to the North African theater of operations.

“The successful contractor shall provide all necessary resources including logistics support and management to perform surface transport and distribution of general cargo within all the countries (currently 55) within the AFRICOM AOR [area of responsibility] and Egypt,” a pre-solicitation notice issued in June 2015, but revealed by The Hill on Monday said.

According to the notice, the US Army will require the contractor to guarantee “secure surface transportation and distribution services” for all military forces and associated US agencies operating within the AFRICOM area and Egypt.

“In northwest Africa, the US Army provides various logistical support services and intelligence gathering support to the French Army's regional counterterrorism initiative, Operation Barkhane,” The Hill said.