Panama Canal Transit Coordination Services

The contract titled Panama Canal Transit Coordination Services is a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, designated for small businesses as defined by the SBA, and falls under the NAICS code 488390 for other support activities for water transportation. It involves managing the full coordination of vessel transits through the Panama Canal, encompassing scheduling, preparation and submission of required documentation, and handling all associated fee payments on a reimbursable basis. The work is performed in support of the Department of Defense, specifically under the office of Mschq Norfolk, with performance tied to the operational needs of vessels transiting the Canal, though no specific geographic location beyond the Canal itself is identified. The opportunity was posted on June 26, 2026, with a response deadline of July 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. No solicitation number is provided, and no point of contact or place of performance details beyond the Canal transit scope are listed. The arrangement is strictly reimbursable, meaning the contractor will be compensated for verified expenses incurred in carrying out transit coordination tasks. Bidders must qualify as small businesses to be eligible, and the contract likely requires proven experience in international maritime logistics, familiarity with Panama Canal regulations, and robust documentation and billing systems to support reimbursement claims.