International Freight Forwarder & Ocean Transport Provider

The contract requires the arrangement and execution of ocean freight shipping for a consignment from a U.S. origin point to Okinawa, Japan, using only U.S.-flagged vessels to ensure compliance with federal shipping regulations and maritime laws. The provider must handle all logistics related to the transport, including the preparation and submission of accurate customs documentation, adherence to international trade protocols, and full compliance with U.S. government standards for foreign cargo movements. This is a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division, with performance expected to meet stringent regulatory and operational requirements for defense-related shipments. The solicitation was posted on July 21, 2026, with responses due by July 29, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 483111, which pertains to ocean freight transport services. The contract does not specify a set-aside designation, and no point of contact or physical address details are provided beyond the agency’s affiliation with the Department of Defense. The work must be performed in alignment with federal mandates, and the successful vendor will be responsible for end-to-end coordination of the shipment from U.S. departure through to delivery in Okinawa, ensuring all regulatory, security, and documentation obligations are fully satisfied without reliance on foreign-flagged carriers.