Ocean Transportation of Supplies by Sea

The contract requires the ocean transport of a push switch from its origin point under FOB terms to Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, using vessels flagged in the United States to adhere to the Cargo Preference Act and all applicable military shipping protocols. This transportation service is classified as a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s Maritime Supply Chain ESOC Buys division and must ensure full compliance with federal regulations governing the use of U.S.-owned, -crewed, and -flagged vessels for defense-related cargo movements. The solicitation is open for responses until July 23, 2026, with a posting date of July 20, 2026, indicating a narrow window for submission, and the NAICS code 483111 confirms the scope is specifically for deep sea, coastal, and Great Lakes water transportation services. There is no set-aside designation, but the obligation to use U.S. flagged ships underscores its strategic defense logistics purpose.