International Freight and Delivery Coordination

The contract requires management of international freight shipments originating in the United States and destined for Turkey, operating under FOB Origin terms where the buyer assumes responsibility for all costs and risks once goods are loaded onto the carrier at the U.S. port. The scope includes full coordination of customs clearance procedures on both ends, selection and oversight of qualified carriers, and strict adherence to U.S. maritime regulations requiring the use of U.S. flag vessels for transportation. All logistics activities must comply with federal export controls and international trade compliance standards, ensuring timely, secure, and documented movement of cargo through every stage of transit. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 488510 for freight forwarding and related services, issued by the Department of Defense’s ASC SUPPLIER OPER OEM DIVISION. The solicitation was posted on July 19, 2026, with a response deadline of July 27, 2026, indicating a tight turnaround for proposal submission. Performance obligations are tied to U.S. origin points and final delivery in Turkey, with no specified place of performance beyond these endpoints. Interested parties must be prepared to handle complex international regulatory environments and demonstrate capability in managing end-to-end freight logistics with full compliance to U.S. flag vessel requirements.