Sea Transportation Services

The contract awards maritime transport services for Department of Defense logistics shipments, mandating the use of U.S.-flagged vessels to ensure compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and Maritime Administration requirements. This subcontract, issued under NAICS code 483111, is part of a strategic initiative by the Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate to secure reliable and compliant ocean transportation of critical supplies. All awarded services must adhere strictly to federal regulations governing domestic vessel use, cargo handling, and national security protocols for defense-related freight. Proposals are solicited with a submission deadline of August 7, 2026, and the contract is open for bidding without specific set-aside designations. Performance will support DoD supply chain requirements, though the precise locations of origin and destination are not specified in the available data. The solicitation is issued through the DIBBS platform under reference number SPE7LX26U8981, and interested parties must be prepared to demonstrate capacity, regulatory adherence, and experience in handling defense logistics via U.S.-registered shipping assets. No point of contact or physical performance location is provided, suggesting a nationwide or global scope contingent on mission needs.