U.S. Flag Jones Act Vessel Charter for Ammunition Transport

The contract seeks a U.S. Flag, Jones Act-compliant vessel or an ABS-certified tug and barge unit capable of transporting a minimum of 75 TEUs of containerized ammunition classified under Hazard Class 1.1–1.4. The vessel must meet all regulatory and safety standards for the safe and secure movement of high-risk explosives, ensuring compliance with federal maritime and hazardous material transportation laws. The service is intended for military logistics under the Department of Defense and will be performed within U.S. waters to satisfy Jones Act requirements, which mandate the use of American-built, owned, and crewed vessels for domestic cargo transport. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under NAICS code 483111, which pertains to deep sea coastal and great lakes water transportation, and is open for responses until June 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The contract is managed by the Navy's M SCHQ Norfolk office, with no set-aside provisions specified, meaning competition is unrestricted by small business or other category preferences. The location of performance is not explicitly defined beyond U.S. domestic routes, and all proposers must demonstrate the capability to meet technical, safety, and regulatory criteria for transporting Category 1.1–1.4 ammunition.