Ocean Transportation via U.S.-Flag Vessels

The contract requires the provision of ocean freight transportation services using U.S.-flagged vessels to comply with the Cargo Preference Act, ensuring that federally funded cargo is transported on American-owned and operated ships. The work is to be performed from Corpus Christi, Texas, with a specified performance location at the zip code 78419-5255, indicating the primary port of embarkation or logistics hub for the shipments. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 483112, which pertains to ocean transport of cargo, and is issued by the ASC Commodities Division within the Department of Defense. Interested parties must respond by the deadline of July 20, 2026, with the request for quotation posted on July 12, 2026. The solicitation is accessible via the DIBBS portal, and while no set-aside preferences or organization types are specified, the requirement for U.S.-flag vessels is mandatory and central to meeting federal cargo preference regulations. The contract does not identify a point of contact, so all inquiries must be directed through the official DIBBS link provided.