Secure Ocean Transportation of Hazardous Materials

The contract requires the arrangement of ocean freight for hazardous materials using U.S.-flag vessels or securing MARAD waivers when U.S.-flag vessels are unavailable, with strict adherence to DFARS 252.247-7023, the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, and all applicable U.S. export control regulations. Performance is tied to FORT BLISS, TEXAS, with compliance as the central mandate, ensuring the safe and lawful transport of hazardous cargo through maritime channels under U.S. jurisdiction. All contractors must demonstrate proven capability in handling regulated substances, maintaining documentation for auditability, and responding to shifting regulatory requirements without disruption to delivery schedules. This is a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s Land Supply Chain, categorized under NAICS code 488510 for freight transportation arrangement, with a response deadline of July 6, 2026. The solicitation does not specify a set-aside status, leaving eligibility open to all qualified entities capable of meeting the technical and regulatory demands of transporting hazardous materials via ocean routes. Compliance with federal defense acquisition standards, maritime safety codes, and export controls is non-negotiable, and failure to meet these requirements may result in contract termination or penalties. The contracting office has not provided a point of contact, so inquiries must be directed through the public DIBBS portal linked in the posting.