Ocean Freight Transportation (U.S.-Flag Vessel Compliance)

This contract requires the arrangement of ocean transportation using U.S.-flag vessels in full compliance with the Cargo Preference Act, ensuring that federally funded cargo is transported on American-owned and -crewed ships. Any instance where no suitable U.S.-flag vessel is available necessitates the preparation and submission of formal waiver requests to secure authorization for alternative arrangements. The contract is classified as a subcontract set aside exclusively for Women-Owned Small Businesses and is governed under the NAICS code 483111, which pertains to deep sea foreign ocean transportation. The performance location is designated as New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with the Department of Defense through its DDSP New Cumberland Facility serving as the contracting entity. All proposals must be submitted by the response deadline of August 17, 2026, and no solicitation number has been issued, indicating that the opportunity is being managed directly through the DIBBS platform.