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

This contract awards a total small business set-aside for domestic and international freight logistics services under the Department of Defense’s Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate, requiring full compliance with FAR 47.404 that mandates the use of U.S.-flag vessels for all ocean freight transport. The scope encompasses the movement of materials via both surface and ocean modes, with strict adherence to U.S. maritime regulations ensuring national security and commercial interests are upheld. Only small businesses qualify to bid, as this is a total set-aside under the SBA’s Federal Acquisition Regulation 19.5 provisions, and the North American Industry Classification System code 483111 confirms the focus on ocean transportation of freight. The solicitation remains open until August 18, 2026, with proposals due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and the contract is structured as a subcontract within the broader DOD logistics framework. While specific performance locations and points of contact are not provided, the requirement for U.S.-flag vessels applies universally to all international ocean leg shipments, regardless of origin or destination. Contractors must ensure end-to-end logistical planning accounts for vessel compliance, documentation, and regulatory oversight to meet federal mandates, and successful bidders will be expected to deliver reliable, secure, and compliant transportation services across all modes.