First Destination Transportation

The contract mandates the transportation of a protractor assembly to its first destination using U.S.-flag vessels if the shipment is conducted by sea, ensuring full compliance with the First Destination Transportation Program. This requirement underscores the commitment to leveraging domestically owned and operated maritime resources for critical defense-related logistics, reinforcing national security and regulatory standards. The obligation applies regardless of routing or mode, with sea carriage restricted to U.S.-flagged vessels to meet statutory and policy mandates. Issued under the Defense Logistics Agency within the Department of Defense, this subcontract is classified under NAICS code 483111, indicating it pertains to coastal and Great Lakes water transportation. The solicitation was posted on August 5, 2026, and the performance location is unspecified, though the delivery point must align with the first destination as defined by program guidelines. The contract does not specify a set-aside category, and while the point of contact and exact place of performance are not detailed, the contractual obligation remains binding on the contractor to adhere strictly to the transportation protocol outlined.