Commercial Item Transportation and Ocean Shipping

The contract involves the commercial transportation of supplies via ocean shipping, requiring full compliance with all applicable regulations, including proper documentation and the exclusive use of authorized vessels, with strict avoidance of unauthorized foreign-flagged ships. All shipping activities must adhere to U.S. government standards for international freight, ensuring security, traceability, and legal compliance throughout the supply chain. The place of performance is designated as New Cumberland, PA, with the work managed under the Department of Defense’s ASC SUPPLIER OPER OEM DIVISION. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract, classified under NAICS code 484220, and open only to small business concerns as defined by the SBA. Solicitations must be submitted by the response deadline of August 7, 2026, following the posting date of July 30, 2026. The contract is accessible through the DIBBS platform and emphasizes the need for qualified small businesses to provide reliable, compliant ocean freight services while maintaining the integrity of defense logistics and supply chain protocols.