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F.I.O.S.S. Load and Discharge Services

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Response Deadline11/12/2026, 07:00:00 AM PST

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This subcontract for the Department of Defense, managed by Mschq Norfolk, involves providing specialized load and discharge services for Military Sealift Command projects. The scope of work includes the loading, stowing, and discharging of breakbulk cargo and nine CV-22 aircraft, each weighing 180 tons, under Free In and Out Stowed and Shipped terms. Operations are conducted at ports in San Diego, California, and Iwakuni, Japan, requiring the use of heavy-lift equipment and specific aircraft tie-down systems to ensure cargo is delivered without damage. Classified under NAICS code 484230, the contract focuses on the precise handling of military aircraft and wheeled vehicles for prime contractors. The project emphasizes the successful execution of complex logistics and securing protocols across international locations to maintain the integrity of high-value military assets during transit.

General Info

DoD subcontract for loading and discharging CV-22 aircraft in San Diego and Iwakuni.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

NAICS

484230 - Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance

Place of Performance

San Diego, CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of N32205-SS-N321-27-015.

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PostedNov 5

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Response DeadlineNov 12

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11/12/2026, 07:00:00 AM PSTin 6 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Performs loading, stowing, and discharging of military aircraft and wheeled vehicles for prime contractors on Military Sealift Command (MSC) projects. Loads and secures 9x CV-22 aircraft (180 tons each) and breakbulk cargo under Free In and Out Stowed and Shipped (F.I.O.S.S.) terms. Utilizes heavy-lift equipment and aircraft tie-down systems at ports in San Diego, CA and Iwakuni, Japan. Delivers cargo successfully discharged without damage.

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