International Medical Logistics and Freight Forwarder

The contract seeks a freight forwarder to manage the end-to-end logistics of transporting medical supplies to the U.S. Army facility in Vicenza, Italy, under FOB Destination terms, meaning the responsibility and cost of delivery, including ocean freight and customs clearance, rest with the vendor until the goods arrive at the specified destination. The service scope encompasses arranging international ocean transportation, handling all necessary customs documentation and clearance procedures, and ensuring final delivery to the military facility, requiring strict compliance with U.S. Department of Defense protocols for sensitive medical cargo. The NAICS code 488510 indicates this is a contract for freight forwarding and related services, and it is classified as a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain program. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2026, with a response deadline of July 22, 2026, indicating a tight turnaround for potential vendors to submit proposals. The contract does not specify a set-aside type, suggesting it is open to all qualified contractors regardless of business size or status. The place of performance is clearly defined as Vicenza, Italy, and the contracting activity is managed by the Medical Supply Chain MD SURG FSF under the Department of Defense. Interested parties must access the official solicitation via the DIBBS portal to obtain full specifications, requirements, and submission guidelines, as the provided data does not include detailed technical or compliance parameters.