Domestic and Maritime Shipping Coordination (FOB Origin, U.S. Flag Vessel Compliance)

The contract pertains to the coordination of domestic and international maritime freight under FOB origin terms, requiring full compliance with U.S. flag vessel regulations for applicable shipments. All logistics activities must ensure proper documentation and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements for cargo movement, with a focus on securing transportation through U.S.-owned and U.S.-crewed vessels when mandated by law. The scope encompasses end-to-end shipment management from origin point through delivery, emphasizing efficiency, regulatory conformity, and visibility across the supply chain. This is a subcontract set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside program, classified under NAICS code 484220 for general freight trucking, with the Department of Defense acting as the overseeing agency through its Maritime Supply Chain division. The solicitation was posted on July 20, 2026, and responses are due by August 4, 2026, with performance expected to align with federal shipping standards and DoD supply chain objectives. While specific geographic performance locations are not defined, all operations must support U.S. government logistics needs across domestic and transoceanic routes.