Ocean Transportation via U.S.-Flag Vessels

The contract requires the provision of ocean freight transportation services using U.S.-flagged vessels for overseas delivery, strictly adhering to DFARS 252.247-7023 and the Jones Act provisions, ensuring compliance with U.S. maritime laws that mandate the use of American-owned, -crewed, and -built vessels for such cargo movements. This subcontract pertains to the transportation of goods under the purview of the Department of Defense’s Fluid Handling Division and is classified under NAICS code 483111, which covers deep sea, coastal, and Great Lakes water transportation. All performance must occur overseas, though specific destination points are not detailed, and the work must be executed solely through vessels meeting federal regulatory criteria for U.S. flag operation. The opportunity was posted on July 19, 2026, with a firm response deadline of July 30, 2026, and is accessible through the DIBBS platform. No solicitation number is listed, and there is no set-aside designation or information regarding the organization type of the offeror. The contract does not specify a point of contact or place of performance beyond the overseas requirement, leaving the logistics and routing to be determined by the offeror within the bounds of compliance. Interested parties must ensure their capabilities align with U.S. maritime law and the Department of Defense’s transportation standards to qualify for award consideration.