Domestic and International Freight Logistics (U.S.-Flag Vessel Compliance)

This contract requires the ocean transportation of supplies using U.S.-flag vessels in strict compliance with DFARS 252.247-7023, ensuring adherence to the requirement that military freight be carried on vessels registered under the U.S. flag unless a waiver is granted. All sourcing efforts must be thoroughly documented, and any request to use foreign-flag vessels must be formally justified and submitted for approval. The contract is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA, and is classified under NAICS code 483111, which pertains to deep sea foreign freight transportation. The solicitation was posted on July 29, 2026, with a response deadline of August 13, 2026, and is administered by the Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate within the Department of Defense. Performance is expected to support defense logistics across domestic and international routes, with no specific place of performance designated, indicating broad operational flexibility. All proposals must demonstrate full compliance with the U.S.-flag vessel mandate and include comprehensive records of attempted sourcing and waiver requests where applicable.