Transportation and Delivery Logistics

The contract encompasses the freight transportation of finished shackles from the contractor’s origin point to DLA Distribution in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, under FOB Origin terms, meaning title and risk transfer to the government upon delivery to the carrier at the point of origin. The work falls under NAICS code 484220, classifying it as a truck transportation contract, and is designated as a subcontract within the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division. Performance is centered on delivering goods to the specified ZIP code 17070-5002, with logistical responsibilities resting entirely on the contractor to ensure timely and secure transport. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2026, and responses are due by July 24, 2026, allowing potential bidders a limited window to submit proposals. The contract is part of a broader defense logistics initiative aimed at maintaining supply chain continuity for critical hardware components. Although details regarding specific volume, frequency, or shipping schedules are not disclosed in the metadata, the FOB Origin condition places the burden of carrier selection, rate negotiation, and in-transit risk management on the contractor. Any successful bidder must comply with all applicable federal transportation regulations and ensure seamless coordination with DLA Distribution’s receiving protocols at the New Cumberland facility.