Maritime-Capable Freight & Shipment Logistics

This contract requires the arrangement of transportation for defense-related cargo via U.S.-flagged vessels, fully complying with the requirements of 252.247-7023 and the Cargo Preference Act, ensuring that all sea shipments meet federal mandates for the use of American-flagged shipping services. The scope centers on logistics and freight services that support military operations, with strict adherence to regulations governing the carriage of defense-related materials on vessels owned, operated, or chartered by U.S. citizens. The work must be performed under the terms of a subcontract as outlined by the Department of Defense’s Maritime Supply Chain ESOC B UYS office, with performance tied to the fulfillment of national security and maritime policy objectives. The solicitation is open for responses until August 31, 2026, and is categorized under NAICS code 483110, indicating it relates to deep sea, coastal, and great lakes water transportation. There is no set-aside designation specified, meaning the opportunity is open to all qualified subcontractors without preference based on business size or status. The contract is posted on the DIBBS platform under solicitation reference SPE7M026Q1137, and while no specific performance location or point of contact is listed, the nature of the work implies nationwide or global coordination in support of defense logistics, with all activities subject to stringent U.S. shipping compliance standards.