Cold Chain Logistics and Delivery Services

The contract mandates the cold chain logistics and final-mile delivery of frozen beef maintained at precisely 0°F or below to the facility in Berlin, operating under FOB destination terms, meaning the vendor assumes all responsibility and risk until the goods are delivered and accepted at the destination. The service requires strict adherence to temperature controls throughout transport to ensure product integrity and food safety compliance, with performance limited to the specified delivery location with ZIP code 03570. This solicitation is classified as a subcontract under the Small Business Administration’s Total Small Business Set-Aside program, exclusively available to small businesses, and falls under the NAICS code 484220 for specialized freight transport. The opportunity was posted on May 11, 2026, with responses due by May 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and the contracting activity is associated with the Department of Justice through FCI Berlin. The work is not tied to any federal agency’s office address, but the performance location is clearly defined as Berlin, with no state or country code provided, implying the delivery endpoint is an established federal correctional facility. The terms imply a high level of operational reliability, precise documentation, and compliance with temperature monitoring requirements, as failure to meet the 0°F standard could result in rejection of the shipment. The solicitation is accessible through the designated SAM.gov workspace, and bidders must be certified small businesses eligible under the specified set-aside conditions.