Domestic Ocean Transportation of Supplies

The contract requires the arrangement of ocean transportation for defense supplies using U.S.-flag vessels in full compliance with the Jones Act, ensuring that all movements of cargo between U.S. ports are conducted by American-owned, -crewed, and -built ships. The contractor is responsible for end-to-end logistics coordination, including scheduling, vessel selection, and documentation to maintain regulatory adherence. Should circumstances necessitate deviations from U.S.-flag requirements, the contractor must manage and submit waiver requests to the Maritime Administration, ensuring all submissions are timely, well-documented, and aligned with federal procurement standards. This subcontract, issued under the Defense Logistics Agency within the Department of Defense, is classified under NAICS code 483111 for coastal and Great Lakes water transportation. The work will be performed nationwide, with no specified place of performance, reflecting the nationwide scope of defense supply movements. The contract was posted on June 25, 2026, and is accessible through the DIBBS system under contract number SPE7M526V4089. No set-aside provisions or small business preferences are indicated, and the absence of a point of contact suggests a standardized procurement process with centralized oversight.