Military Shipment & Transportation (FOB Destination)

This contract involves the domestic and international freight transport of packaged defense items to locations in Washington State and Japan using traceable, non-parcel shipping methods under FOB destination terms, meaning risk and responsibility transfer to the buyer only upon arrival at the designated destination. The shipment must adhere to strict defense logistics standards, ensuring security, accountability, and compliance with international transport regulations for sensitive military cargo. Transportation routes must support end-to-end visibility without relying on standard parcel services, necessitating specialized logistics capabilities. The solicitation is a subcontract set aside entirely for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside program as defined by FAR 19.5, with the NAICS code 484121 indicating a focus on truck transportation for freight. It is issued by the Department of Defense through the MARITIME SUPPLY CHAIN ESOC BUYS office, with performance centered on the FPO address 96349, typically used for military mail destinations. The opportunity was posted on July 14, 2026, with responses due by July 27, 2026, and interested parties must access the official request through the DIBBS portal to submit proposals under the specified terms and conditions.