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

This contract requires strict adherence to U.S. maritime regulations under 46 U.S.C. 116, mandating the exclusive use of U.S.-flagged vessels for all ocean transportation related to the performance of the subcontract. Any shipment involving sea transport must comply with this requirement, and failure to do so could result in noncompliance. The prime contractor or subcontractor must notify the Maritime Administration within three business days if a shipment is identified as being eligible for the U.S.-flag vessel requirement, ensuring timely reporting and regulatory transparency. The subcontract is set aside exclusively for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses under the NAICS code 483111, which corresponds to inland water transportation, though the work involves ocean shipping compliance. The contract was posted on July 28, 2026, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026, and is managed by the Department of Defense under the organizational title Construction & Equipment T & IFO EQ. The place of performance is located in Tracy, California, with a zip code of 95304-5000, indicating where the operational responsibilities and coordination centered on compliance will be executed.