Ocean Transportation via U.S.-Flag Vessels

The contract pertains to the provision of ocean transportation services using U.S.-flag vessels to support the Department of Defense’s Maritime Supply Chain for logistical delivery of DLA supplies. All transportation must be conducted aboard vessels registered under the U.S. flag, ensuring compliance with domestic maritime regulations and national interest requirements. A waiver process is available for exceptional circumstances requiring the use of foreign-flag vessels, but such exceptions demand thorough documentation and must be formally requested in advance with justifications provided. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under NAICS code 483111, with responses due by August 6, 2026, and the opportunity posted on July 22, 2026, through the DLA’s DIBBS platform. Performance of the contract will involve nationwide or global maritime routes as required by supply chain demands, though specific locations are not detailed.