Domestic and International Freight Logistics (Ocean Shipment Compliance)

The contract requires coordination of domestic and ocean freight shipments with strict adherence to U.S.-flag vessel regulations under the Jones Act and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements. All logistics activities must ensure compliance with federal laws governing maritime transport, particularly in the movement of goods by sea, where only U.S.-owned, U.S.-crewed, and U.S.-built vessels are permitted for certain transit routes. Operations must align with Department of Defense standards for supply chain integrity, including documentation, reporting, and security protocols tied to defense-related freight movement. The work is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 488510 for freight transportation arrangement, with performance obligations centered in Pascagoula, Mississippi, at zip code 39567. The solicitation was posted on April 30, 2026, with responses due by May 6, 2026, and is managed by the Medical Supply Chain MD Surg FSF under the Department of Defense. Although the solicitation number is listed as SPE2DS26T038N, no set-aside provisions are indicated, and no point of contact details are provided. Potential bidders must ensure full capability to meet Jones Act and DFARS compliance without reliance on foreign-flagged vessels for covered routes, and must be prepared to support the defense supply chain through reliable, regulated ocean freight operations.