Domestic and International Freight & Ocean Transport Coordination

This contract requires the coordination of FOB origin shipments, encompassing domestic transportation to U.S. ports and ocean freight via U.S.-flag vessels, with strict adherence to cargo preference laws that mandate the use of American-owned and flagged vessels for government-supported cargo. The work involves end-to-end logistics management from origin point to port, ensuring compliance with federal regulations governing the transportation of goods under defense contracts. All activities must align with the requirements of the Cargo Preference Act and related statutes, which prioritize U.S.-built, -owned, and -crewed vessels for the movement of government-controlled freight. The solicitation is a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA, and is classified under NAICS code 488510 for support activities for water transportation. It was posted on July 26, 2026, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026, and is managed by the ASC Commodities Division within the Department of Defense. The place of performance and organizational office details are not specified, but performance will involve logistics coordination across domestic and international maritime routes using federally compliant vessels. Interested parties must respond through the designated DIBBS portal before the deadline to be considered for award.