Ocean Freight Transportation Services (U.S.-Flag Vessel Chartering)

The contract requires the provision of ocean freight transportation services for U.S. government cargo using exclusively U.S.-flagged vessels in full compliance with the Jones Act and DFARS 252.247-7023. Responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of transportation execution, including shipment planning, secure vessel chartering, freight movement coordination, and final delivery management, ensuring all operations meet stringent regulatory and security standards. The work must be performed using domestic vessels and crews to support national security and economic interests, with all logistics aligned to federal procurement and maritime regulations. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 483111, issued by the Department of Defense under the Land Supplier Operations Vehicle Support organization. The place of performance is listed as FPO, ZIP 96616, indicating maritime operations may involve foreign or deployed locations. Responses are due by August 3, 2026, with the solicitation posted on July 23, 2026. The contract is not set aside for any specific small business category and is accessible via the DIBBS portal for interested subcontractors seeking to support defense logistics requirements.