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

The contract requires coordination of ocean freight services using U.S.-flag vessels in full compliance with DFARS 252.247-7025, ensuring adherence to statutory requirements for maritime transportation of government cargo. Responsibilities include securing vessel space, preparing accurate bill of lading documentation, and verifying carrier compliance with U.S. flag vessel mandates, with the authority to initiate and manage waiver requests when exceptions are necessary. All activities must be executed to support Department of Defense logistics needs, with performance centered at APO 09309-9998, and must align with the NAICS code 483111 for ocean freight transportation. This is a subcontract opportunity issued by the Maritime Supply Chain ESOC Buys under the Department of Defense, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026, and a posting date of July 21, 2026. The solicitation does not specify a set-aside type or point of contact, and all proposals must demonstrate proven capability in end-to-end ocean transport coordination under U.S. flag regulations. Compliance with legal and operational standards is non-negotiable, and failure to meet U.S.-flag vessel requirements may result in non-compliance consequences despite any waiver attempts.