Domestic Ocean Transportation (U.S.-Flag Vessel Requirement)

This contract requires the provision of ocean transportation services using U.S.-flagged vessels in full compliance with the Jones Act and Buy American Act, specifically to support defense logistics shipments. The work must be performed in accordance with federal regulations that mandate the use of American-owned, -crewed, and -built vessels for domestic maritime transport, ensuring national security and economic compliance in the movement of defense-related cargo. The contract is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, managed by the MARITIME SUPPLY CHAIN ESOC BUYS, and falls under the NAICS code 483111 for coastal and Great Lakes water transportation. Interested parties must respond by the deadline of May 8, 2026, with proposals submitted through the official DIBBS platform. The solicitation does not specify a set-aside type or location details for performance, indicating that the requirement is broad and applicable across relevant U.S. domestic maritime routes. All offerings must demonstrate capacity to meet the stringent regulatory and operational standards for transporting defense cargo, including adherence to vessel eligibility, crew nationality, cargo sourcing, and timeline commitments essential to sustaining military supply chains.