International Logistics & In-Transit Packaging Coordination

The contract entails the coordination of international shipment logistics from the origin point to Charleroi, Belgium, with a mandatory intermediate handling step at Chievres Air Base Hangar 3, operating under FOB origin terms which place responsibility for transportation and associated costs on the buyer once goods leave the origin facility. The scope involves comprehensive in-transit packaging coordination to ensure compliance with international shipping standards and secure handling during transit, particularly during the staged transfer at the military air base. All phases of the shipment must adhere to strict logistical protocols to meet operational timelines and regulatory requirements associated with Department of Defense movements. This is a subcontract issued under the MARITIME SUPPLY CHAIN ESOC BUYS division of the Department of Defense, classified under NAICS code 488999 for other support activities related to transportation. The solicitation was posted on July 20, 2026, with responses due by July 31, 2026, indicating a short evaluation window for qualified vendors. While specific performance locations and point of contact details are not provided, the place of performance is centered on international transit routes culminating in Charleroi, Belgium, with Chievres Air Base serving as a critical staging node. Bidders must be prepared to demonstrate expertise in military logistics coordination, cross-border customs facilitation, and secure handling procedures at defense-controlled facilities.