International Shipping and Logistics to Sasebo, Japan

The contract seeks a small business to transport and deliver packaged components to Sasebo, Japan, with full responsibility for customs clearance, export documentation, and compliance with multi-modal transportation regulations. The scope encompasses end-to-end logistics, ensuring timely and secure movement of goods from origin to final destination under international shipping standards. All activities must align with U.S. and Japanese regulatory requirements, including proper labeling, import permits, and documentation integrity throughout the supply chain. This is a subcontract awarded under a Small Business Set Aside designation, indicating priority for eligible small businesses as defined by the SBA. The NAICS code 483112 specifies inland water transportation, though the actual service involves integrated multi-modal logistics including ocean and land transport. The opportunity is managed by the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound under the Department of Defense, with a response deadline of August 6, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on July 30, 2026. All proposers must be prepared to demonstrate capability in global shipping, regulatory compliance, and proven experience delivering to Japanese ports.