Domestic and International Shipping via U.S.-Flag Vessels

The contract mandates the transportation of supplies via U.S.-flagged vessels in full compliance with applicable maritime regulations and the DFARS clause 252.247-7001, ensuring adherence to U.S. flag vessel requirements for both domestic and international shipping. This subcontract is issued by the ASC Commodities Division under the Department of Defense, with performance centered at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, ZIP 73145-8000, and is classified under NAICS code 483111 for coastal and Great Lakes water transportation. All transportation services must be executed using vessels that meet the statutory obligation to fly the U.S. flag, with no exceptions permitted under the terms of the agreement. The solicitation was posted on August 4, 2026, with a strict response deadline of August 7, 2026, indicating a short procurement window requiring prompt qualification and proposal submission from qualified carriers. Interested parties must ensure full compliance with U.S. maritime law and the DFARS clause, which imposes mandatory use of U.S.-owned, -crewed, and -flagged vessels for the movement of government-supplied goods. The contract does not specify a set-aside status, meaning it is open to all eligible contractors meeting the regulatory and operational criteria, and all proposals must be submitted through the designated DIBBS portal to be considered.