Domestic Ocean Transportation (If Applicable)

This contract requires the provision of domestic ocean transportation services using U.S.-flag vessels in compliance with the Cargo Preference Act, ensuring that all freight movement adheres to federal mandates for domestic vessel usage. The contractor is responsible for securing timely vessel space, maintaining all required compliance documentation, and promptly submitting accurate bills of lading after each shipment is completed. The work must be performed in support of operations centered at APO, 09803, with full accountability for regulatory adherence and logistical precision throughout the transport process. The opportunity is a subcontract set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside guidelines, with a North American Industry Classification System code of 483111, indicating the focus on inland water transportation services. The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2026, and responses are due by August 7, 2026, with the contracting activity managed by the Department of Defense’s ASC SUPPLIER OPER OEM DIVISION. Contractors must be prepared to meet strict U.S. flag vessel requirements and demonstrate the capability to handle end-to-end ocean logistics under federal oversight.