Logistics and Freight Transportation – FOB Destination Delivery

The contract entails the transportation and delivery of ISO containers to Silverdale, Washington, under FOB Destination terms, meaning the contractor assumes full responsibility for all shipping logistics, costs, and risks until the containers arrive and are inspected at the destination. This includes arranging for pickup, inland and ocean freight, customs clearance if applicable, and ensuring timely delivery to the specified location, with final acceptance contingent upon a thorough destination inspection to verify condition and compliance. The work is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration, with the NAICS code 484220 categorizing the scope within truck transportation of freight. The solicitation was posted on May 26, 2026, with a response deadline of May 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM, indicating a highly compressed procurement timeline. The contracting activity is managed by DLA Maritime - Puget Sound, a division of the Department of Defense, underscoring the defense-related nature of the shipment. The place of performance is clearly identified as Silverdale, WA, with the ZIP code 98383, and no other delivery points or alternate locations are specified. The contract requires full compliance with FOB Destination obligations, placing the onus on the contractor for any damage, delay, or non-compliance up to the point of acceptance at the destination, with no transfer of risk before delivery.