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

The contract requires the coordination of domestic and ocean transportation services using exclusively U.S.-flag vessels to meet regulatory compliance under the Jones Act and specific Department of Defense shipping requirements. All logistics operations must adhere to federal mandates that prioritize American-owned, -crewed, and -built vessels for the movement of goods, ensuring national security and maritime industry integrity. The performance location is designated as NEW CUMBERLAND with a ZIP code of 17070-5002, indicating the primary operational base for the fulfillment of transportation tasks under this agreement. This is a subcontract under the NAICS code 488510, which pertains to other support activities for water transportation, and is issued by the Department of Defense through the DDSP NEW CUMBERLAND FACILITY. The solicitation was posted on July 9, 2026, with responses due by July 20, 2026. There is no set-aside designation applied, meaning all qualified entities may compete irrespective of business size or ownership characteristics. The work involves end-to-end logistics coordination across domestic and international shipping lanes, requiring deep familiarity with DOD shipping protocols, Jones Act compliance, and the operational constraints of U.S.-flag maritime assets.