secure inventory storage

Secure inventory storage built for the demands of government programs

Cart.com operates 6M+ sq ft of secure warehouse space across 14 CONUS facilities, built to the physical security, cybersecurity, and compliance standards government contracts require — for ITAR-controlled defense articles, DSCA-regulated items, DEA Schedule-controlled substances, HAZMAT, and serialized Government Furnished Property. Includes 24/7 security, RFID/UID tracking, and full chain-of-custody documentation.

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Most commercial warehouses aren't built for government requirements. Ours are.

Government inventory storage demands a level of physical security, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and accountability infrastructure that standard commercial 3PL facilities cannot provide. Agencies that store government-furnished property, controlled substances, ITAR-regulated items, or HAZMAT in facilities that haven't been purpose-built for these requirements face compliance gaps, audit findings, and the operational and reputational consequences that follow.

Secure inventory problems

Inadequate access control, CCTV, or perimeter monitoring
Inventory systems lacking NIST SP 800-171-aligned controls
Incomplete GFP chain-of-custody, creating FAR 245 gaps
HAZMAT storage with poor material co-location or containment
No UID/RFID tracking for MIL-STD-130 required assets

Cart.com’s solutions

24/7 controlled access, CCTV, and intrusion detection
Cybersecurity aligned to NIST SP 800-171, protecting CUI
Complete FAR 52.245-1 GFP accountability documentation
Purpose-built HAZMAT storage segregated by compatibility
RFID and UID/MIL-STD-130 tracking for serialized assets

Why Cart.com

Secure storage infrastructure at a national scale

Cart.com's secure storage network provides the geographic coverage, compliance depth, and operational capability that government inventory programs require — across the full range of item types and regulatory environments.

6 Million+ sq ft Across 14 CONUS Facilities

Cart.com's facility network spans 14 CONUS locations, reducing single-point-of-failure risk and positioning inventory closer to military installations, government offices, and agency facilities nationwide.

24/7 Physical Security

Cart.com's facilities meet CMMC 2.0 Physical Protection requirements: controlled access, CCTV coverage, intrusion detection, visitor escort protocols, and personnel vetting for sensitive storage areas.

Cybersecurity Aligned to NIST SP 800-171

Cart.com's inventory systems are built with vulnerability management, threat detection, endpoint security, and audit logging aligned to NIST SP 800-171, supporting CMMC Level 2 requirements for Controlled Unclassified Information.

AI-driven Inventory Visibility

Real-time visibility into item, lot, and serial-level inventory, with automated demand forecasting, replenishment alerting, and integration with federal procurement and ERP systems.

Secure storage for the full range of government property types

Cart.com's secure storage infrastructure is designed and equipped to handle the specific requirements of every category of government inventory — from ITAR-controlled defense articles to pharmaceutical controlled substances to high-value serialized equipment.

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Government Furnished Property (GFP) Management

Cart.com manages GFP in full compliance with FAR 52.245-1, with receipts, transfers, cycle counts, and disposal records traceable through Cart.com's inventory management system.

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ITAR and DSCA-Regulated Item Storage

Access-controlled storage with personnel vetting and chain-of-custody documentation for defense articles on the U.S. Munitions List and DSCA-regulated items, satisfying ITAR requirements.

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DEA Schedule Controlled Substance Storage

DEA-compliant storage meeting 21 CFR Part 1301 physical security requirements, with alarmed access for Schedule I/II materials and complete inventory records for DEA inspection.

HAZMAT Storage and compliance

Cart.com's HAZMAT storage meets DOT, EPA, and OSHA requirements, with material segregation by hazard class, appropriate containment, and DoD HAZMAT handling experience governed by USTRANSCOM and DLA.

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UID and RFID Tracking for Serialized Assets

MIL-STD-130 UID tagging and passive RFID tracking for serialized government assets, with item, lot, and serial-level records integrated to the DoD's IUID Registry.

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Long-Term and Deep Storage

Cart.com's CONUS facilities support both short-term fulfillment-ready storage and long-term stockpile storage, with condition monitoring and rotation planning coordinated with the responsible agency program office.

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Inventory management software that government programs can depend on

Cart.com's secure storage operations are powered by enterprise-grade Warehouse Management Software and Order Management Software designed for the full complexity of government inventory programs. Real-time item, lot, and serial-level tracking across every facility provides the visibility that FAR property accountability, DEA inspection readiness, and HAZMAT compliance documentation all require — without manual reconciliation or data gaps. AI-powered demand forecasting helps government program managers stay ahead of consumption patterns and replenishment cycles, reducing the risk of stockouts that affect mission readiness. Automated audit trail generation captures every inventory transaction — receipts, transfers, picks, adjustments, and disposals — creating a complete, tamper-evident record that withstands the scrutiny of OIG, GAO, and DoD oversight reviews. Seamless integration with federal ERP and procurement systems eliminates duplicate data entry and ensures that inventory records in Cart.com's system are always synchronized with agency program records. This is what accountable, auditable government inventory management looks like at scale.

Why Cart.com

Why government agencies trust Cart.com for secure inventory storage

Secure government inventory storage requires more than a locked building. It requires a partner with the compliance infrastructure, technology, and operational experience to manage government property with the level of accountability that federal contracts demand.

Compliance built into operations

Cart.com's facilities and operating procedures are designed around the compliance requirements of government contracts — not adapted to meet them after the fact. From HAZMAT storage segregation and DEA Schedule controls to FAR property accountability and NIST cybersecurity alignment, compliance is embedded in how Cart.com's secure storage network operates every day. When agencies come to Cart.com, they are partnering with a provider whose compliance infrastructure was built for government, not retrofitted to serve it.

Accountability at every level

Cart.com's government property accountability program satisfies FAR 52.245-1 requirements across every category of GFP — maintaining complete, auditable records from initial receipt through final disposition. Inventory records are accessible to agency property administrators in real time, and periodic reporting provides the transaction-level detail required for government property accountability reviews. Agencies have full visibility into what is in Cart.com's custody, where it is, and what has happened to it.

Physical and cyber protection in every facility

Cart.com's secure storage network integrates physical and cybersecurity controls into a unified protection posture — 24/7 monitoring, access-controlled environments, CCTV, intrusion detection, and NIST SP 800-171-aligned digital security across every facility storing sensitive government inventory. Physical security without cybersecurity leaves inventory data exposed. Cart.com protects both the property and the information systems that manage it.

Value-added services within the secure perimeter

Cart.com's value-added services — including inspection, kitting, repackaging, labeling, embroidery, RFID/UID tagging, and returns processing — are performed within the secure storage environment, maintaining chain-of-custody throughout every operation. Agencies do not need to move inventory outside the secure perimeter to access fulfillment or assembly services. A single secure facility handles storage, processing, and outbound distribution under one accountable roof.

Fulfillment center locations across the country

Nationwide network of 18 fulfillment facilities with over 10M+ square feet of warehouse space. Strategic locations across the country enable the speed, scalability and flexibility brands need to thrive in today’s ecommerce market.

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Defense and ITAR-controlled inventory

Defense articles, components, and technical data on the U.S. Munitions List require storage environments that satisfy ITAR's physical security and access control requirements, with personnel vetting, documented chain-of-custody, and cybersecurity controls that protect associated Controlled Unclassified Information.

Cart.com's secure storage facilities combine the physical security infrastructure — controlled access, CCTV, intrusion detection, personnel management — with NIST SP 800-171-aligned digital security that protects ITAR technical data throughout the storage lifecycle. DSCA Foreign Military Sales items require the same level of accountability and traceability, with complete transaction records maintained in Cart.com's GFP management system to support DSCA case management and Supply Discrepancy Reporting requirements. For defense contractors and government agencies managing ITAR inventory, Cart.com provides a compliant, accountable storage solution that reduces regulatory risk.

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Pharmaceutical and controlled substance storage

Government pharmaceutical programs — spanning DLA pharmaceutical distribution, VA medical supply chains, and agency-specific controlled substance programs — require secure storage that satisfies both DEA regulatory requirements and pharmaceutical storage standards simultaneously.

Cart.com's facilities include DEA-compliant vault and cabinet storage for Schedule I through V controlled substances, CGMP-compliant pharmaceutical storage environments, and the cold chain capabilities required for temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products. Complete lot and serial traceability, chain-of-custody documentation, and 21 CFR Part 11-compliant electronic records support DEA inspection readiness, FDA compliance, and OIG audit requirements. Pharmaceutical and controlled substance storage are managed within the same secure facility framework as Cart.com's broader government inventory program — providing a consolidated, accountable storage solution for complex government pharmacy and medical supply programs.

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Serialized equipment and high-value asset storage

Government programs managing serialized, high-value, or sensitive equipment — including electronics, optical systems, weapons components, and specialized tools — require storage with individual-item accountability, physical protection, and condition monitoring that standard warehouse environments cannot provide.

Cart.com's UID and MIL-STD-130 tracking capabilities provide the item-level serialization and IUID Registry integration needed for DoD property accountability requirements. High-value assets are stored in access-controlled areas with restricted personnel access, CCTV monitoring, and documented handling procedures. Regular cycle counts, condition inspections, and AI-powered inventory reporting keep program managers informed of asset status — and audit-ready for government property reviews at any time.

Proven outcomes for apparel brands

Warehouse efficiency

Tripled efficiency across key workflows, speeding up returns handling.

Cart.com gives us detailed insight into how returns are processed, removing subjectivity. That saves a lot of unnecessary work for us.

Joe Gullo SVP, Supply Chain & Logistics, Thursday Boot Company

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Top 20 in Kids Multivitamin

Plus a spot on Amazon's Mother's Day gift list — within months of launch.

When you achieve that growth, maintaining inventory is the hardest part. The Amazon ecosystem is dependent on you maintaining inventory – and you’re penalized if you don’t. It’s critical to maintain inventory and scale our capacity, while maintaining quality, to meet the surging demand.

Cody Griffin Vice President of Strategy, First Day

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Months to a Sephora deal

Hanni landed an exclusive wholesale agreement with Sephora just 8 months post-launch, then outgrew their 3PL's capacity to keep up.

Our business grew very quickly, both our DTC and Wholesale. That became unmanageable for our previous 3PL.

Jennie Pan Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, Hanni

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From hundreds of orders a month to thousands

Without losing the brand experience.

Cart.com’s proactiveness, organization structure, and human interaction is a true differentiator among competitors in the industry. It’s rare to find an external solutions provider that feels like internal staff, the Cart.com team is truly vested in our brand success.

Austin Blair Co-Founder, Laundry Sauce

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Warehouse efficiency

Tripled efficiency across key workflows, speeding up returns handling.

Cart.com gives us detailed insight into how returns are processed, removing subjectivity. That saves a lot of unnecessary work for us.

Joe Gullo SVP, Supply Chain & Logistics, Thursday Boot Company

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Secure storage that connects to the full Cart.com government platform

Cart.com's secure inventory storage is not a standalone service — it is integrated into a full government supply chain platform that connects storage, fulfillment, transportation, and technology under one partner relationship.

From storage to distribution: end-to-end GFP management

Cart.com manages government inventory from the moment it arrives at our dock through every transfer, value-added operation, and outbound shipment — maintaining complete FAR 52.245-1 accountability throughout. Outbound distribution from secure storage connects directly to Cart.com's transportation management capabilities, ensuring that chain-of-custody documentation follows every shipment from storage through final delivery. Agencies that manage GFP through Cart.com benefit from a single, integrated accountability record that spans the full lifecycle of their inventory.

Real-time visibility for agency program managers

Cart.com's inventory management software provides government program managers and property administrators with real-time access to inventory records — item counts, locations, lot and serial numbers, transaction history, and condition status — across every Cart.com facility holding their inventory. Automated reporting packages deliver the periodic inventory summaries and transaction logs that government property accountability reviews require, without manual compilation. When an OIG or GAO auditor asks for records, Cart.com's system produces them immediately and completely.

VMI: consumption-based replenishment from secure storage

Cart.com's Vendor Managed Inventory programs integrate secure storage with automated consumption monitoring and replenishment logistics — ensuring that agency facilities maintain target stock levels without manual ordering cycles. GFP stored at Cart.com facilities can be managed as a VMI-replenished inventory pool, with AI-powered demand forecasting informing replenishment timing and quantities. The result is a secure, accountable inventory program that stays stocked, stays compliant, and stays connected to agency demand signals in real time.

Scalable capacity for program growth and surge

Government storage programs grow as missions evolve, and emergency situations can require rapid expansion of secure storage capacity on short notice. Cart.com's distributed CONUS network provides the scalable capacity to absorb program growth — new product categories, additional SKUs, increased volume — without requiring new facility agreements or contract vehicles. Emergency surge storage needs can be activated quickly across Cart.com's existing network, providing agencies with the flexibility to respond to unexpected inventory requirements without compromising security or compliance standards.