Domestic Ocean Freight Transportation (Sea-Basic)

The contract titled Domestic Ocean Freight Transportation Sea-Basic involves the transportation of supplies via U.S.-flagged vessels between U.S. ports under the requirements of the Jones Act and Department of Defense transportation regulations. It is a subcontract issued by the ASC Commodities Division within the Department of Defense, with performance centered at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, 73145-8000. The work requires strict compliance with federal maritime laws mandating the use of American-built, -owned, -crewed, and -flagged vessels to ensure national security and economic compliance in domestic maritime logistics. The solicitation was posted on July 14, 2026, with responses due by July 22, 2026. The NAICS code 483111 identifies the activity as water transportation of freight by ocean vessels, aligning with the scope of domestic sea freight services. While no set-aside specifics are indicated, the contract is intended for qualified subcontractors capable of providing reliable, secure, and compliant ocean transport services to support military logistics. All operations must meet DoD standards for timing, documentation, and vessel suitability, ensuring uninterrupted movement of critical supplies within the United States.