Packaging, Marking, and International Shipping Support

The contract requires comprehensive packaging, marking, and international shipping support for the preparation of items destined for Sasebo, Japan, under FOB Origin terms. All items must be properly crated, preserved, and labeled in strict compliance with ASTM-D-3951 standards to ensure protection and traceability during transit. The responsibility includes full coordination of logistics from initial packaging through final shipment, ensuring all procedural and regulatory requirements are met prior to departure from the origin point. The contractor must demonstrate adherence to international shipping protocols while maintaining full accountability for the integrity of the cargo throughout the pre-shipment phase. This is a subcontract classified as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under SBA guidelines, with the NAICS code 488410 indicating specialized support activities for air, water, and other transport. The contracting activity is under the Department of Defense, specifically Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, with responses due by July 15, 2026. The solicitation was posted on June 30, 2026, and participation is restricted to small businesses meeting the criteria outlined in FAR 19.5. Performance is expected to be executed in support of the designated international destination, with no specific place of performance listed, implying the work will be completed at the contractor’s facility or another location prior to shipment.