Domestic and International Ocean Transportation

This contract solicits ocean freight transportation services using U.S.-flag vessels that comply with the Jones Act and Department of Defense transportation requirements, ensuring all operations are conducted by domestically owned, built, and crewed vessels. The scope encompasses both domestic and international maritime movements under a subcontract arrangement, with the services required to support Department of Defense logistics needs. All work must adhere to strict regulatory compliance frameworks tied to national defense and maritime law, emphasizing secure and reliable transport across designated routes. The opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the NAICS code 483111 for ocean transportation. The solicitation was posted on July 21, 2026, with responses due by August 5, 2026, allowing eligible small business carriers to submit proposals to the Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate. There is no specified point of contact or detailed place of performance listed, but performance will occur wherever DoD transportation demands arise, subject to Jones Act compliance and the use of U.S.-flagged vessels throughout the entire transit.