U.S.-Flag Ocean Transportation Compliance

The contract involves the provision of ocean freight services using U.S.-flagged vessels to transport contract goods internationally, with provisions in place to process any required waivers if exceptions to the U.S.-flag requirement arise. This subcontract is governed under a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation, meaning it is reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration under FAR 19.5, and is classified under NAICS code 483111 for U.S. coastal and foreign ocean transportation. The solicitation was posted on August 5, 2026, with responses due by August 20, 2026, and is administered by the Strategic Acq Program Directorate within the Department of Defense. Although specific location details for performance or contact information are not provided, the contract is accessible through the DIBBS portal under solicitation number SPE7LX26U9324, and all services must comply with U.S. maritime regulations and the requirement to utilize flagged vessels unless a formal waiver is secured and approved.