Maritime Transportation and Reflagging Compliance

This contract requires strict adherence to U.S. flag vessel regulations under DFARS 252.247-7025 for all maritime transportation activities, with mandatory reflagging of any non-compliant vessels to ensure full compliance with U.S. ownership and operational standards. The work involves identifying, evaluating, and modifying vessel registries as needed to meet federal requirements, ensuring that all transport services under this agreement are conducted under U.S.-flagged ships that satisfy national security and regulatory obligations. The contract is solicited as a total small business set-aside through the SBA, with the NAICS code 483111 defining it as water transportation of freight and cargo. It is issued by the Department of Defense’s Maritime Supply Chain ESOC BUYS office and must be responded to by July 30, 2026. Performance is expected to support defense logistics operations, though specific locations are not indicated. The agreement is structured as a subcontract, and participation is limited to eligible small businesses meeting SBA criteria.