Transportation and First Destination Delivery (FDT)

The contract requires the transport of Coupler Fluid to a contiguous U.S. destination under the First Destination Transportation (FDT) program rules, ensuring compliance with all applicable military logistics standards. The shipment must be delivered via U.S.-flagged vessels, emphasizing national security and domestic maritime requirements, with a strict timeline of no more than 104 days from the date of order issuance. This subcontract falls under NAICS code 484220, which designates it as a freight transportation service, and is managed by the Department of Defense through its Land Supply Chain organization. The opportunity was posted on August 9, 2026, with responses due by August 24, 2026, providing a competitive window for qualified carriers to submit proposals. All performance activities must align with the FDT framework, which dictates end-to-end movement coordination from origin to final military reception point without intermediate storage delays.