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

The contract mandates the provision of ocean and domestic freight transportation services using U.S.-flag vessels in full compliance with the Jones Act and Department of Defense Logistics Agency shipping requirements. All services must adhere to strict regulatory standards that ensure vessel ownership, construction, and crewing are in accordance with U.S. maritime law, supporting national security and domestic shipping capabilities. The work involves the movement of cargo across both international and domestic routes, with performance obligations tied to the needs of the Department of Defense and its logistics infrastructure. This is a subcontract opportunity set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns under NAICS code 483110, which pertains to coastal and water transportation. The solicitation was posted on July 5, 2026, with responses due by July 20, 2026, and is managed by the Maritime Supply Chain division of the Department of Defense. While specific geographic performance locations are not detailed, the contract requires reliable, secure, and timely transport solutions that align with federal defense supply chain protocols. Interested parties must meet the eligibility criteria for SDVOSBC status and demonstrate capacity to operate compliant U.S.-flag vessels under the stringent operational and reporting standards mandated by the DoD.