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

The contract seeks ocean transportation services for government supplies using U.S.-flagged vessels that comply with all applicable maritime regulations and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause DFARS 252.247-7023, ensuring adherence to U.S. ownership, crewing, and operational standards. The scope includes full vessel scheduling, cargo coordination, and end-to-end logistics management to support federal supply chain needs, with performance specifically tied to the location of Groton, Connecticut. All contractors must demonstrate capability to handle government cargo securely and on time through compliant maritime assets, with no exceptions for foreign-owned or flagged vessels. This is a subcontract opportunity under the NAICS code 483111, posted on July 20, 2026, with a response deadline of July 27, 2026. The contracting agency is the Department of Defense, specifically the Medical Supply Chain Pharm FSA, with all work centered at the Groton 06340-4905 location. The procurement does not specify a set-aside designation and is managed through the DIBBS platform. Interested parties must submit responses by the deadline to be considered for award under this government transportation requirement.