Domestic Ocean Freight Transportation

This contract encompasses the transportation of supplies via U.S.-flagged vessels for any ocean transport leg, with strict adherence to domestic maritime regulations. All contractors must ensure compliance with the requirement that ocean freight be conducted using vessels flagged under the United States, and must provide detailed reporting to demonstrate adherence. Should exceptional circumstances necessitate the use of foreign-flagged vessels, contractors are responsible for initiating and managing waiver requests, ensuring all documentation is submitted and approved prior to execution. The work is tied to a performance location in Tracy, California, with a postal code of 95304-5000, and falls under the NAICS code 483111 for deep sea foreign freight transportation. The contract is structured as a subcontract under the U.S. Department of Defense’s Land Supply Chain, reflecting its role in supporting defense logistics. Solicitations must be submitted by August 3, 2026, with the opportunity posted on July 23, 2026, and all parties are expected to meet federal compliance and reporting standards without exception.