Ocean Freight Transportation to DLA

The contract requires the transportation of packaged goods via ocean freight to the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with strict adherence to the requirement that all shipments must be conducted aboard U.S.-flag vessels as mandated by 10 U.S.C. § 2631. This obligation ensures compliance with U.S. maritime laws and supports domestic shipping interests, making the use of foreign-flag vessels unacceptable under any circumstances. The goods being transported are part of Department of Defense supply chain operations, and the delivery endpoint is a critical logistics node for federal distribution. The contract is structured as a subcontract under the NAICS code 483111, which classifies it as ocean freight transportation. It was posted on July 30, 2026, with responses due by August 10, 2026, indicating a short procurement window typical for time-sensitive defense logistics needs. The awarding agency is listed as Land Supplier Opns Engines under the Department of Defense, and the sole place of performance is identified by the ZIP code 17070-5002 in New Cumberland, PA. While the solicitation number and point of contact are not provided in the data, the official UI link directs to the DIBBS system where full solicitation details and submission instructions must be accessed.