Domestic and International Transportation Services

The contract entails the transportation of sewing machines from origin to destination, encompassing both domestic freight and international ocean shipments, with a requirement to utilize U.S.-flag vessels whenever they are available, in strict compliance with the regulatory provisions of 252.247-7023 and the FDT program. All logistics must adhere to U.S. maritime preference laws to ensure national security and domestic shipping interests are upheld throughout the shipment process. The service delivery must be seamlessly coordinated across land and sea routes, ensuring timely, secure, and compliant transport of the equipment. This subcontract is set aside entirely for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside program, classified under NAICS code 484220 for general freight trucking, and is issued by the Department of Defense through the agency Construction & Equipment Containers. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2026, with responses due by August 3, 2026, and the place of performance is designated as Texarkana, Texas, with a ZIP code of 75507-5000. The contract is accessible through the DIBBS system under solicitation number SPE8ED26T1160, and participation is restricted to qualified small business entities meeting the specified program criteria.