Ocean Transportation and Sea Shipping

The contract seeks Jones Act-compliant ocean freight services to transport parts kits via U.S.-flagged vessels, ensuring compliance with federal maritime regulations that require domestic shipping to be conducted by American-owned, -crewed, and -built vessels. The performance location is tied to Tinker AFB with a zip code of 73145-8000, indicating the ultimate destination for the delivered materials. The contractor will be responsible for end-to-end sea shipping operations, including the handling of all necessary documentation and coordination of any required waivers to facilitate timely and lawful transport. The solicitation is categorized as a subcontract under NAICS code 483111, which corresponds to coastal and Great Lakes water transportation, and is issued by the Fluid Handling Division of the Department of Defense. The opportunity was posted on June 25, 2026, with a response deadline of July 6, 2026, suggesting a relatively short window for interested parties to prepare and submit proposals. While specific details about pricing, contract duration, or volume requirements are not included, the emphasis on Jones Act compliance and waiver coordination underscores the regulatory complexity that bidders must navigate to meet the government’s operational needs.