Logistics and Transportation (U.S.-Flag Vessel Requirement)

This contract mandates the logistics and transportation of probe assemblies domestically or internationally, with strict adherence to U.S.-flag vessel requirements and military packaging standards to ensure secure and compliant handling. All shipments must meet defense-specific protocols for packaging, labeling, and transit, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive equipment throughout the supply chain. The work is subject to U.S. maritime laws requiring the use of vessels owned and operated by U.S. entities, and packaging must conform to military specifications to withstand environmental and operational stresses during transport. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by FAR 19.5, and falls under NAICS code 488510 for other support activities for water transportation. It is issued by the Fluid Handling Division within the Department of Defense, with performance required at Tracy, California, 95304-5000. The opportunity was posted on August 9, 2026, and responses are due by August 20, 2026, with the contract structured as a subcontract. Potential offerors must be prepared to demonstrate capability in military-grade logistics, compliance with federal transportation mandates, and experience with classified or controlled defense materials.