Domestic and International Shipping – U.S.-Flag Vessel Compliance

The contract requires the arrangement of freight logistics for delivery to New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with strict compliance to U.S.-flag vessel regulations under the Jones Act and distribution standards set by the Defense Logistics Agency. All shipping solutions must align with domestic transport mandates, ensuring that any ocean carriage involving U.S. ports utilizes vessels flagged, crewed, and owned in accordance with U.S. maritime law. The scope encompasses both domestic and international shipping elements, but the primary focus remains on securing compliant transportation pathways that meet DLA’s distribution protocols for military or government-related cargo. The solicitation is categorized as a subcontract under NAICS code 483110, which corresponds to water transportation of freight and goods, and is managed by the ASC Supplier Operations OEM Division under the Department of Defense. The opportunity was posted on July 21, 2026, with a response deadline of July 29, 2026. Performance is exclusively tied to the ZIP code 17070-5002 in New Cumberland, PA, and bidders must demonstrate the capability to execute end-to-end logistics while maintaining full adherence to federal shipping regulations. No set-aside provisions are specified, and the procurement is open to eligible subcontractors with the requisite infrastructure to handle Jones Act-compliant marine transport and DLA-aligned distribution.