Domestic Ocean Transportation

This contract requires the ocean transportation of supplies using U.S.-flag vessels in compliance with DFARS 252.247-7023, which mandates the use of American-owned and -operated ships for this scope of work. The use of foreign-flag vessels is strictly prohibited unless a formal waiver is granted, reinforcing the priority placed on supporting the U.S. maritime industry and national security logistics requirements. The transportation must be executed under the North American Industry Classification System code 483111, which pertains to coastal and Great Lakes water transportation of freight. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s Construction & Equipment T & IFO EQ organization, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, and a posting date of July 22, 2026. The place of performance is specified as New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a zip code of 17070-5002, indicating the primary operational area for delivery or receipt of goods. The contract is structured to support defense-related logistics through domestic maritime channels, and all participants must ensure full adherence to U.S. flag vessel requirements without exception unless an approved waiver is in place.