Domestic and Overseas Delivery Logistics (FOB Destination)

The contract requires end-to-end logistics services for the delivery of goods to USNS MERCY at FPO AP 96672-4090 under FOB Destination terms, meaning the vendor is responsible for all transportation, customs documentation, and military shipping coordination until the goods are officially received at the destination. This includes securing all necessary export and import paperwork, coordinating with U.S. military logistics channels, and providing verifiable proof of delivery to ensure compliance with Defense Department requirements. The performance location is a military postal address, indicating the shipment is destined for a U.S. Navy vessel operating overseas, necessitating specialized handling and adherence to strict military shipping protocols. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 483111, which pertains to deep sea foreign transportation of freight, and was posted on July 16, 2026, with a response deadline of July 23, 2026. It is managed by the Medical Supply Chain FSH under the Department of Defense, indicating the cargo likely involves critical medical or humanitarian supplies. The vendor must ensure timely and secure transit through international waters and military clearance systems, with full accountability from origin to final delivery, and must be prepared to meet the unique regulatory and operational demands of servicing a U.S. naval vessel in a foreign port or operational area.