Domestic Ocean Shipping & U.S.-Flag Vessel Compliance

This contract requires the provision of domestic ocean transportation services using U.S.-flag vessels in full compliance with the Jones Act, which mandates that all goods transported by water between U.S. ports be carried on ships built, owned, and operated by U.S. citizens. Any request to use a foreign-flagged vessel must be accompanied by a formal waiver submitted to the Maritime Administration for approval, and such use is not permitted without explicit authorization. The work is scoped to support operations centered in Gulfport, Mississippi, with the performance location specified as 39501-5000, indicating logistical and operational requirements tied to that coastal hub. The contract is issued as a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division and is classified under NAICS code 483111, which pertains to deep sea, coastal, and great lakes water transportation. It was posted on July 14, 2026, with a response deadline of July 22, 2026, allowing interested parties a limited window to submit proposals. There is no set-aside designation specified, meaning the opportunity is open to all qualified contractors regardless of business size or ownership status. The procurement is managed through the DIBBS system, with all necessary documentation and submissions required via the provided online portal.