International Logistics and Freight Shipping to Germany

The contract outlines the arrangement of an FOB-origin international shipment from the United States to Mainz, Germany, encompassing all necessary logistics services including export documentation, customs clearance at both origin and destination, and final-mile delivery to the specified location. The scope requires full compliance with U.S. export regulations and German import requirements, ensuring timely and secure transit of goods under FOB terms where the buyer assumes responsibility once the goods are loaded onto the carrier at the U.S. port of origin. All documentation, tracking, and coordination with customs authorities must be handled by the contractor to ensure seamless passage through international borders and delivery to the final destination. The solicitation, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense, is classified as a subcontract with NAICS code 488510, corresponding to freight arrangement and related services. The request for quotation was posted on August 2, 2026, with responses due by August 13, 2026. The performance location is Mainz, Germany, and while no specific U.S. point of origin is defined, the contractor must be prepared to manage shipments from any U.S. port. The contract is open to qualified subcontractors capable of providing end-to-end international shipping solutions with proven experience in defense-related logistics, accurate documentation, and reliable delivery timelines to a government destination.