Sea Transport via U.S.-Flag Vessels (Ocean Freight Logistics)

This contract requires ocean freight logistics services using U.S.-flagged vessels to transport defense-related materials, ensuring full compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) maritime standards. The work involves secure, reliable maritime transportation supporting Department of Defense supply chain operations, with all vessels required to meet U.S. flag eligibility and regulatory obligations for national security cargo. Performance is centered at the specified location in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with strict adherence to timelines, safety protocols, and documentation requirements governing defense logistics. The solicitation is structured as a subcontract opportunity under NAICS code 483111, indicating classification within the deep sea foreign ocean freight transportation sector. The contract is managed under the Maritime Supply Chain division of the Department of Defense, with responses due by July 27, 2026, and the opportunity posted on July 14, 2026. No specific set-aside provisions are designated, and the contract is open to qualified subcontractors capable of delivering compliant, end-to-end ocean freight solutions under the stringent demands of military logistics. All participants must demonstrate proven capability in handling defense material, maintaining vessel compliance, and operating within the DLA’s maritime framework.