Hazardous and Radioactive Materials Handling & Transportation

The contract entails the transport and handling of hazardous and radioactive materials under strict compliance with federal and Department of Defense transportation regulations, with an explicit requirement to use U.S.-flag vessels for all shipping operations. This subcontract is issued by the Maritime Supply Chain division of the Department of Defense and is performance-based at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a zip code of 17070-5002. The work involves specialized logistics procedures to ensure safety, regulatory adherence, and chain-of-custody integrity when moving sensitive materials. All activities must meet the highest standards for risk mitigation and environmental protection as mandated by applicable federal statutes and DoD policy. The solicitation, posted on July 30, 2026, requires responses by August 10, 2026, and falls under the NAICS code 488999 for other support activities for transportation. There is no set-aside designation specified, and the contract is open to qualified subcontractors capable of demonstrating expertise in hazardous material movement, regulatory compliance, and operational reliability under secure conditions. The performance site is fixed, and all transport must originate from or terminate at the designated location, with no flexibility for alternate endpoints. Vendors must be fully prepared to handle the unique challenges associated with radioactive and hazardous cargo, including documentation, labeling, emergency response readiness, and real-time tracking as required by federal oversight agencies.