Ocean Transportation of Supplies (U.S.-Flag Vessel Compliance)

The contract requires the arrangement of ocean transportation for supplies using vessels flagged in the United States, ensuring full compliance with the Jones Act and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement section 252.247-7023. All transportation services must adhere to the regulatory requirements that mandate the use of U.S.-built, U.S.-owned, and U.S.-crewed vessels for the movement of goods, with complete documentation including accurate bill of lading submissions to support compliance and audit readiness. The work is tied to a specific performance location in Tracy, California with a ZIP code of 95304-5000, and the procurement falls under the NAICS code 483111, indicating it is specifically for coastal and Great Lakes water transportation. This is classified as a subcontract with no set-aside designation, and the contracting activity is under the Fluid Handling Division of the Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on August 2, 2026, and responses are due by August 13, 2026, with all activities centered on securing lawful and documented maritime logistics support for defense-related supply needs.