Domestic and Ocean Freight Transportation

The contract seeks providers to deliver domestic freight transportation services within the contiguous United States, with potential ocean transportation using U.S.-flag vessels in strict compliance with cargo preference laws and FAR 52.247-64. All services must adhere to federal regulations ensuring that U.S.-built, owned, and crewed vessels are utilized whenever ocean transport is required, reinforcing national shipping standards and national security logistics priorities. The procurement is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses certified by the Small Business Administration are eligible to respond, promoting small business participation in defense logistics. The solicitation, categorized under NAICS code 484220 for truck transportation, is issued by the Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate within the Department of Defense and is open for responses until August 11, 2026. The place of performance and point of contact details are not specified, indicating that services may be required across multiple locations throughout the contiguous U.S., with exact requirements determined by workload and mission needs. Contractors must be prepared to handle flexible routing, timely delivery, and full documentation to meet federal compliance standards, with award anticipated following evaluation of capability, compliance, and pricing within the small business set-aside framework.