Cargo Loading and Stowage Services (Tacoma, WA)

The contract requires the provision of comprehensive labor, equipment, and supervision to load, stow, and secure military vehicles and cargo onto a vessel at the port of Tacoma, Washington, under F.I.O.S.S. terms, meaning the contractor is responsible for all handling operations from the point of delivery to the vessel. This includes ensuring all military equipment is properly positioned, secured, and stabilized for safe maritime transport, with full accountability for adherence to military and maritime safety standards throughout the process. The work must be performed with precision and efficiency to meet operational timelines and mission-critical requirements. The opportunity is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 488390, which pertains to other support activities for water transportation, and is issued by the Department of Defense through Mschq Norfolk. The solicitation was posted on May 4, 2026, with a deadline for responses set for May 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. All work must be conducted at the specified port of Tacoma, and contractors must be prepared to manage logistics under stringent security and operational protocols typical of defense-related cargo movements. There is no set-aside designation, meaning the contract is open to all eligible subcontractors regardless of business size or status.