International Freight and Logistics to Japan

The contract requires the complete multimodal transportation of a pull test machine from the United States to Sasebo, Japan, encompassing all logistical phases including secure crating, inland movement, international transit, customs clearance in both export and import jurisdictions, and final traceable delivery to the designated location. The service must ensure the safe, timely, and documented handling of sensitive equipment, with full compliance to U.S. and Japanese regulatory standards throughout the journey. The logistics provider must demonstrate proven experience in international freight, specialized cargo handling, and end-to-end visibility to meet stringent defense transport requirements. This is a subcontract opportunity under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, classified under NAICS code 483110 for water transportation of goods, and is managed by the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound under the Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on July 1, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses on July 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. All proposers must qualify as small businesses as defined by the SBA and be prepared to fulfill the full scope of international freight services, including documentation, compliance, and delivery verification without reliance on third-party subcontractors unless explicitly authorized.