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

This contract requires the arrangement of ocean transport using U.S.-flag vessels for the movement of goods, with strict compliance mandated under sea transport regulations. Any request to use foreign-flagged vessels must be accompanied by a formal waiver submission, and all shipments must adhere to the specified transport clauses. Timely submission of bills of lading is a critical requirement to ensure regulatory adherence and operational continuity. The performance location is established in Pascagoula, Mississippi, with a zip code of 39567, indicating the primary logistics hub for this obligation. The contract falls under NAICS code 483111, which classifies it as Ocean Transportation, and is structured as a subcontract within the Department of Defense’s Subsistence FSE Supply Chain framework. Bids must be submitted by the deadline of August 10, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on August 4, 2026, through the DIBBS portal. Compliance with U.S. flag vessel requirements is central to the award and execution of this agreement.