Freight and Delivery Logistics (FOB Destination)

The contract secures refrigerated transportation services for packaged bacon from the manufacturer in Statesville, North Carolina, to the DLA Distribution facility in San Joaquin, California, under FOB Destination terms, meaning the seller assumes all risks and costs until the freight arrives at the designated destination. The shipment requires temperature-controlled conditions to maintain product integrity throughout transit, and cargo insurance is mandatory to protect against loss or damage during transport. Invoicing must be processed through the Web Automated Workflow system to ensure compliance with federal procurement protocols. The contract falls under NAICS code 484220, which classifies it as a specialized freight transportation service, and it is structured as a subcontract under the Defense Logistics Agency, a branch of the Department of Defense. All logistics operations must align with the agency’s standards for delivery timing, documentation, and accountability.