Domestic Freight & FOB Origin Shipment Coordination

The contract requires coordination for the domestic transportation of finished aircraft wheels from FOB origin points to designated DLA destinations, ensuring full compliance with U.S.-flag vessel requirements when international shipping is involved. Carriers must be effectively managed throughout the logistics chain to guarantee timely, secure, and regulatory-compliant delivery, with particular attention to handling specialized aviation components under strict defense supply protocols. The work is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses as defined by the SBA are eligible to respond, reinforcing support for small business participation in defense logistics. This procurement is categorized under NAICS code 484220 for general freight trucking and is administered by the Department of Defense through the Construction & Equipment Manu & Con agency. Performance is centered at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania with a ZIP code of 17070-5002, indicating that even though shipments originate and terminate at various locations, administrative oversight and key logistics coordination are consolidated here. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2026, with a response deadline of July 27, 2026, giving interested parties approximately eleven days to prepare and submit proposals under the DIBBS platform using solicitation number SPE8EF26T1468.