Ocean Transportation of Regulated Supplies

The contract titled Ocean Transportation of Regulated Supplies requires the successful bidder to arrange and manage ocean transportation of defense-related items, with strict adherence to U.S. defense regulations governing the shipment of hazardous and sensitive materials. All logistics must ensure full compliance with federal standards for handling, labeling, documentation, and secure transit of regulated supplies, reflecting the high-security nature of the cargo associated with the Nuclear Reactor Program. The work is performance-based and focused on end-to-end ocean transport coordination, from origin to final destination, emphasizing reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational security. This is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, meaning only eligible small businesses can compete, and it is solicited under NAICS code 483111 for water transportation of freight. The opportunity was posted on July 23, 2026, with responses due by August 3, 2026, and the place of performance is designated as New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a zip code of 17070-5002. The contract is structured as a subcontract and is managed by the Department of Defense through the Nuclear Reactor Program, indicating its critical role in supporting national defense infrastructure. All bidders must demonstrate proven capability in handling sensitive defense cargo via ocean vessel and be prepared to meet stringent DoD logistics protocols.