Domestic and Ocean Transportation

The contract requires the transport of packaged lock washers using domestic freight and ocean shipping, with a mandate to utilize U.S.-flag vessels whenever applicable under federal requirements. It is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid, and the North American Industry Classification System code 484220 applies, categorizing this as a freight transportation service. The solicitation was posted on July 20, 2026, with responses due by July 28, 2026, and the performance location is specified as New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a zip code of 17070-5002. The contracting agency is the ASC Commodities Division under the Department of Defense, and all activities must comply with federal procurement regulations governing small business set-asides and transportation standards.