U.S.-Flag Ocean Transportation (If Export Required)

The contract pertains to the ocean transportation of defense supplies via U.S.-flag vessels, contingent upon the necessity of export, and must fully comply with the Jones Act and all Department of Defense requirements. The work is tied to the Nuclear Reactor Program under the Department of Defense and is solicited as a subcontract under NAICS code 483111, which classifies it as coastal and Great Lakes water transportation. Performance is designated for San Diego, California, 92136-3581, indicating logistics and operational coordination will center around this location. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026, with responses due by August 3, 2026, creating a narrow window for interested parties to submit proposals. Only U.S.-flagged vessels are authorized for this task, reinforcing national security and domestic maritime obligations, and the transport activity is conditional on export scenarios, meaning domestic movement may be handled differently. The contract is not set aside for any specific small business category, allowing any qualified entity to respond, provided they meet the stringent regulatory and operational criteria for handling defense cargo under federal maritime law.