Ocean Transportation of Fuel (If Applicable)

The contract pertains to the ocean transport of refined fuel using U.S.-flag vessels, ensuring full compliance with the Jones Act, which mandates that all goods transported by water between U.S. ports be carried on vessels that are U.S.-built, U.S.-owned, U.S.-crewed, and U.S.-registered. This requirement is binding on the prime contractor and must be flowed down to any sub-tier carriers involved in the transportation chain, with applicable Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses governing the terms and conditions of such subcontracting. The work is procured under the Defense Logistics Agency, a component of the Department of Defense, and is classified under NAICS code 483111, which specifically covers water transportation of liquid bulk cargo. The contract is structured as a subcontract with an official posting date of August 4, 2026, and performance is tied to U.S. domestic ports and logistical needs as determined by DLA’s operational requirements.