Domestic and Ocean Logistics / Transportation

The contract requires the transportation of drive shaft assemblies to a designated Defense Logistics Agency destination using U.S.-flagged vessels for all ocean shipments, in strict compliance with DFARS 252.247-7025. This mandates adherence to domestic preference regulations for maritime transport, ensuring that only vessels owned and operated under the U.S. flag are utilized. The contractor is responsible for managing all logistics from FOB origin, encompassing coordination of inland transport to the port of departure, proper documentation, and handling of export procedures. Certification of compliance with the U.S.-flag vessel requirement is mandatory and must be formally documented and submitted as part of performance validation. The scope extends to complete end-to-end delivery to the specified place of performance in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with ZIP code 17070-5002, under the oversight of the Department of Defense’s Land Supply Chain. The solicitation, classified as a subcontract, falls under NAICS code 483110 for deep sea coastal and Great Lakes water transportation. All offers must be submitted by July 31, 2026, with the opportunity posted on July 20, 2026, and details accessible via the DIBBS portal. Full compliance with all regulatory, procedural, and certification requirements is essential for contract award and successful contract execution.