Ocean Transportation & Freight Logistics

The contract pertains to the arrangement of sea transportation for supplies using U.S.-flagged vessels, strictly adhering to U.S. maritime regulations and the delivery protocols established by the Defense Logistics Agency. All services must comply with the requirements for domestic vessel use under the Merchant Marine Act and other applicable federal laws, ensuring that cargo moves through certified U.S.-owned, -crewed, and -registered ships. The work involves end-to-end freight logistics including scheduling, documentation, customs clearance, and timely delivery to designated destinations in alignment with DLA’s operational needs. This is a subcontract under the NAICS code 488510 for Ocean Transportation & Freight Logistics, issued by the Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate within the Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on July 28, 2026, with a response deadline of July 31, 2026, indicating a short turnaround for proposals. Performance location details are not specified, but all activities must support DLA’s global supply chain objectives. Interested parties must be prepared to demonstrate compliance with U.S. flag vessel requirements and proven capability in military logistics operations. The opportunity is accessible through the DIBBS platform under the solicitation number SPE7LX26U6757.