Transportation & Freight Logistics (FOB Origin)

The contract is for domestic freight transportation of packaged filter elements under FOB origin terms, meaning the supplier is responsible for delivering the goods to the carrier at the origin point, and the buyer assumes all costs and risks once the freight is on the truck. The service scope covers transport to various destinations across the continental United States, with no specific delivery points listed, indicating potential broad geographic coverage. This is a subcontract solicitation classified as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBA, exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the NAICS code 484220, which corresponds to truck transportation of freight and materials. The award is being managed by the Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate within the Department of Defense, emphasizing its alignment with defense logistics needs. The solicitation was posted on August 4, 2026, with a response deadline of August 19, 2026, providing interested small businesses a 15-day window to submit proposals. There is no designated point of contact or specific place of performance outlined, suggesting that bidders must assume responsibility for coordinating pickup locations and final delivery routing based on demand. The contract does not specify volume, frequency, or pricing structure, so proposers are expected to provide detailed cost models and operational plans tailored to the transportation requirements of filter elements. The solicitation’s online portal is accessible via a DIBBS link, and successful respondents will be expected to comply with all federal subcontracting regulations and maintain compliance with small business certification requirements throughout performance.