Specialized Freight Forwarder / Ocean Carrier

This subcontract opportunity with the Defense Logistics Agency involves the specialized ocean transportation and delivery of storage batteries for prime contractors. The selected provider is responsible for securing U.S. flagged vessels in accordance with Cargo Preference requirements and must provide documented evidence of these efforts to the Contracting Officer and MARAD. Key operational duties include managing vessel flag registry, handling port discharge reporting, and ensuring the batteries reach their final destination. The contractor is also required to submit all necessary ocean freight reports. This requirement falls under NAICS code 488510, with a response deadline of September 30, 2026.