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

This contract requires the provision of ocean freight transportation services using U.S.-flagged vessels to support the Department of Defense, with strict adherence to the Cargo Preference Act. All transportation must comply with federal regulations mandating the use of American-owned, -crewed, and -flagged ships for the movement of government cargo, and these compliance obligations must be flow-downed to all sub-tier carriers involved in the supply chain. The work is specifically tied to the movement of supplies, and full documentation and reporting of vessel compliance will be required throughout the duration of performance. The contract is issued under the NAICS code 483111 for ocean transportation of freight and is structured as a subcontract under the Construction & Equipment MRO SVC I procurement. The place of performance is designated as New Cumberland, Pennsylvania with a ZIP code of 17070-5002. Bids must be submitted by August 3, 2026, following a posting date of July 22, 2026, and interested parties can access the full solicitation through the DIBBS system using the provided link. No set-aside or specific small business preferences are indicated, and the contract is open to qualified contractors capable of fulfilling U.S.-flag vessel requirements.