Domestic and International Shipment Logistics

The contract requires arrangement of FOB origin shipments to the Defense Distribution Depot New Cumberland in Pennsylvania, ensuring full compliance with U.S.-flag vessel regulations for all ocean transport components. All shipments must adhere to strict shipping protocols originating from the point of origin and must utilize only U.S.-registered vessels for the maritime leg of transportation. Invoicing must be processed through the Wide Area Workflow system to meet federal procurement requirements, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial documentation throughout the logistics chain. The subcontract is part of a Total Small Business Set-Aside under SBA guidelines, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the FAR, and falls under NAICS code 484220 for truck transportation services, suggesting a multimodal logistics structure where land and sea transport intersect. The solicitation is managed by the ASC Commodities Division under the Department of Defense, with a response deadline of August 4, 2026, and a posting date of July 27, 2026. Performance is centered at the New Cumberland facility with a zip code of 17070-5002, and the contract does not specify a point of contact, indicating potential reliance on the DIBBS portal for communications and submissions. All bidders must ensure their operations align with the federal shipping mandates, including vessel compliance and WAWF invoicing, and must be certified as a small business to qualify under the set-aside provisions. The contract is not linked to international shipment logistics beyond the use of U.S.-flag vessels, and all activities must support the efficient, compliant delivery of goods to the designated DoD depot.