Maritime Transportation & Sea Shipment Logistics

This contract mandates the arrangement and documentation of sea transportation for filter elements using U.S.-flag vessels, with strict adherence to DFARS 252.247-7023 and mandatory reporting to the Maritime Administration. The requirement emphasizes compliance with federal regulations governing the use of American-owned and crewed ships for defense-related cargo, ensuring national security and maritime readiness standards are met. All transportation activities must be properly recorded and reported to fulfill MARAD obligations, and performance is tied to the specified location in San Diego, California, with the ZIP code 92136-3581 as the primary place of performance. The contract is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation, exclusively reserved for small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration, and is classified under NAICS code 483110 for Water Transportation of Cargo. It was posted on July 22, 2026, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, and falls under the Department of Defense’s Maritime Supply Chain oversight. The solicitation is accessible via the DIBBS system and requires proposers to demonstrate capability in coordinating secure, compliant sea shipments while maintaining full documentation for audit and regulatory purposes.