Specialized Freight and Handling Logistics (FOB Origin)

The contract requires the specialized freight and handling logistics for the transportation of fragile, high-value armor glass units from the origin point to DLA San Joaquin, with strict compliance for marking standards and use of U.S.-flag vessels where applicable. All shipments must be managed under FOB origin terms, meaning the supplier assumes responsibility for loading and all transportation arrangements until the goods are delivered to the designated destination, with careful attention to the delicate nature of the cargo to prevent damage during transit. The performance location is New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a zip code of 17070-5002, and the work is subject to all federal guidelines for handling sensitive military-grade materials. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 484220, restricted exclusively to small businesses as defined by the SBA, and is issued by the Department of Defense under the Land Supplier Operations Vehicle Support organization. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026, with a mandatory response deadline of August 3, 2026, and bidders must comply with all Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements regarding packaging, labeling, and transportation methods. The contract emphasizes secure, reliable, and compliant movement of mission-critical components, necessitating proven experience in fragile freight logistics and adherence to U.S. maritime regulations when oceanic transport is involved.