Transportation and Ocean Shipping Compliance

The contract pertains to logistics coordination for ocean transport using vessels flagged in the United States, or the preparation of documentation to support a waiver under the Jones Act, ensuring compliance with federal maritime regulations. The work is required to facilitate the movement of goods via ocean shipping while adhering to statutory requirements that restrict foreign-flagged vessels from engaging in domestic coastal trade, and includes all necessary administrative steps to secure exemptions when applicable. The performance location is specified as New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a ZIP code of 17070-5002, indicating the primary operational base for coordination activities. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 488510, which corresponds to support activities for water transportation, and it is issued by the ASC Commodities Division within the Department of Defense. Interested parties must submit responses by the deadline of July 22, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on July 14, 2026, through the DIBBS platform.