Foreign-Flag Vessel Shipping Coordination (If Applicable)

This contract requires coordination with the Government to obtain advance approval at least 45 days prior to using foreign-flagged vessels for the domestic transportation of items covered under the agreement. The requirement applies only if foreign-flagged vessels are intended for use, and compliance is mandatory to ensure adherence to domestic shipping regulations. The solicitation is set aside entirely for small businesses pursuant to the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside criteria under FAR 19.5, and it falls under the NAICS code 488390, which encompasses other support activities for water transportation. The contract is classified as a subcontract and was posted on July 22, 2026, with responses due by August 6, 2026. The contracting agency is the Department of Defense under the Maritime Supply Chain organization, and performance location details are unspecified. All relevant information and submission channels can be accessed via the provided DIBBS portal link.