Ocean Transportation & U.S.-Flag Vessel Compliance

This contract requires the arrangement of ocean transportation services using U.S.-flag vessels to ensure compliance with federal regulations governing maritime transport under the Merchant Marine Act. The work encompasses the full coordination of shipping logistics, including the preparation and submission of all necessary documentation such as ocean bills of lading, to facilitate the lawful and efficient movement of goods. The service must be performed in alignment with U.S. maritime law and is intended to support government operations, with the place of performance designated at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The contract is structured as a subcontract and falls under NAICS code 483111, which classifies it as water transportation of freight and cargo. The solicitation was posted on August 9, 2026, with a response deadline of August 17, 2026, and is managed by the Department of Defense’s ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV. All proposals must demonstrate the capacity to utilize only U.S.-flagged vessels and to provide full documentation compliance for regulatory and audit purposes.