U.S.-Flag Ocean Transportation

The contract seeks providers of U.S.-flag ocean freight transportation services to support military shipments when mandated by DFARS requirements, though such requirements are not currently active under FOB Origin terms. The solicitation is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA, with the NAICS code 483111 indicating classification under coastal and Great Lakes water transportation. The opportunity is issued by the ASC Commodities Division under the Department of Defense, with performance expected to be centered at Cherry Point, North Carolina, identified by the zip code 28533-5040. All responses must be submitted by the deadline of July 27, 2026, following the posting of the solicitation on July 19, 2026, and inquiries or submissions are to be made through the designated DIBBS platform link.