Specialized Freight Transportation (Defense Logistics)

The contract requires secure and traceable transportation of a cable assembly to Detroit Arsenal, MI, with all freight methods explicitly excluding parcel post to ensure compliance with military delivery standards. The movement must support delivery to a Department of Defense installation, necessitating adherence to defense logistics protocols and heightened security measures throughout transit. The NAICS code 484220 indicates a focus on specialized truck transportation, implying the need for qualified carriers with experience in handling sensitive defense-related cargo under controlled conditions. The solicitation is a subcontract with a response deadline of July 30, 2026, and was posted on July 19, 2026, under the LSO Combat Vehicles and Armament division of the Department of Defense. Delivery must be completed at the specified location with ZIP code 48397-5000, requiring carriers to have the capability to access and operate within secure military facilities. The terms emphasize accountability and chain-of-custody tracking, ensuring the cable assembly is transported without interference, damage, or delay, and that all logistics align with Defense Logistics Agency requirements for defense supply chain integrity.