Domestic & Flagged Maritime Transportation (If Shipped by Sea)

The contract requires the provision of U.S.-flagged vessel transportation for overseas delivery, ensuring full compliance with the Jones Act and the specific clause 52.247-1 governing maritime shipping requirements. All services must be performed using vessels that are U.S.-owned, U.S.-built, and crewed by U.S. citizens, as mandated by federal law, to support the movement of goods under Department of Defense oversight. The work is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 483111, which pertains to coastal and great lakes water transportation, and the place of performance is designated as New Cumberland, Pennsylvania with a ZIP code of 17070-5002. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2026, with a response deadline of July 27, 2026, giving potential vendors a span of eleven days to submit proposals. The contracting entity is the LSO Combat Vehicles and Armament division under the Department of Defense, indicating this transportation task supports military equipment or armament logistics. Although the solicitation number is not provided, the offer can be accessed through the DIBBS portal using the specified UI link, and bidders must ensure their proposals align with all regulatory, operational, and compliance standards tied to domestic maritime transport under federal defense contracting rules.