Transportation and Freight Logistics (FOB Destination)

The contract requires the management and execution of freight logistics to deliver goods to the USNS JOHN LEWIS T-AO 205 in San Diego, California, under FOB Destination terms, meaning the contractor bears all transportation costs and assumes full risk until the goods are delivered to the specified vessel. Performance is localized to the 92113-3650 ZIP code area, with responsibility resting entirely on the subcontractor to ensure timely, secure, and compliant delivery without additional cost or liability shifting to the recipient. The NAICS code 484220 indicates this is a specialized freight transportation contract, typically involving trucking or intermodal services for defense-related cargo, and the contracting activity falls under the Department of Defense’s Active Devices Division. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, with a response deadline of August 15, 2026, providing a two-week window for qualified vendors to submit proposals. This is structured as a subcontract, suggesting the primary contract may be held by another entity, and the award will be made to a capable logistics provider with expertise in handling military or government shipments under FOB Destination obligations. There is no set-aside designation indicated, so all eligible businesses may compete. The contract is accessible via the DIBBS portal under solicitation number SPE7M526Q0810, and successful bidders must be prepared to meet strict timing, documentation, and compliance standards expected in defense supply chain operations.