U.S.-Flag Ocean Transportation (If Applicable)

The contract mandates the use of U.S.-flagged vessels for any ocean transportation required under the agreement, ensuring full compliance with the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement section 252.247-7023, which enforces the preference for American-owned and operated maritime assets in defense-related logistics. This requirement applies regardless of the international nature of the shipment and is non-negotiable for the fulfillment of contractual obligations related to sea transport. The contract falls under the North American Industry Classification System code 483110, categorizing it as an ocean transportation service, and is classified as a subcontract within the Department of Defense’s framework managed by the Defense Logistics Agency. It was posted on August 5, 2026, and is tied to a specific awardee through the DIBBS system with contract identifiers SPE1C122DF075 and SPE1C126F5593. There is no designated set-aside type, and while performance location details are unspecified, the requirement to use U.S.-flagged vessels remains central and binding across all applicable transportation scenarios under this agreement.