International Freight and Customs Brokerage (Japan Delivery)

The contract seeks a subcontractor to manage international sea freight logistics from U.S. origins to Kure, Japan, with full responsibility for export documentation, customs clearance, and coordination of final delivery to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force facility. The scope requires expertise in international maritime shipping, compliance with U.S. export regulations, and seamless integration with Japanese import and military reception protocols. All activities must ensure timely, secure, and accurate handling of cargo from origin through final handoff at the designated military location. The opportunity is posted under NAICS code 488510 for freight forwarding and related services, and is classified as a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division. The solicitation was made available on July 30, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses on August 10, 2026. Bidders must be prepared to demonstrate capacity in handling defense-related shipments, familiarity with DoD logistics requirements, and the ability to navigate both U.S. and Japanese customs jurisdictions. The place of performance and point of contact details are not specified in the provided data, but the delivery endpoint is clearly established as the JMSDF facility in Kure.