Domestic Ocean Transportation Services

The contract seeks domestic ocean transportation services for the movement of supplies using U.S.-flag vessels, ensuring full compliance with all regulatory and documentation requirements. It is issued under the Defense Logistics Agency within the Department of Defense and is classified as a subcontract, with the North American Industry Classification System code 483111 indicating ocean freight transportation. The solicitation requires adherence to federal maritime laws, including the use of vessels that are U.S.-owned, U.S.-crewed, and properly flagged, along with all necessary customs and cargo documentation to guarantee legal and operational integrity throughout the transportation process. The response deadline for submissions has already passed on May 28, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on June 5, 2026, indicating the process may have been misaligned in timing or the dates reflect a system error. No specific point of contact, place of performance, or set-aside details are provided, suggesting the scope may be broad across U.S. domestic waterways and subject to the recipient’s ability to meet federal transportation mandates. The contract remains accessible through the DIBBS system for reference or historical review, with an emphasis on securing qualified carriers capable of reliable, compliant, and secure ocean freight operations for defense-related supply chains.