Ocean Transportation of Supplies

The contract involves the ocean transportation of supplies using U.S.-flag vessels in full compliance with the Cargo Preference Act and Department of Defense shipping regulations, ensuring that military and government cargo is moved through American-owned and crewed vessels as mandated by federal law. The work is to be performed from or through New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with all transportation activities subject to strict DOD protocols governing security, timing, documentation, and vessel eligibility. This is a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s broader logistics framework, specifically managed by the DDSP New Cumberland Facility, and the solicitation was posted on August 9, 2026, with responses due by August 20, 2026. The NAICS code 483111 identifies the service as deep sea foreign transportation of freight, underscoring the international or long-haul nature of the shipments. Bidders must demonstrate capability to operate U.S.-flag vessels, maintain compliance with cargo preference obligations, and meet all defense transportation standards without exception.