U.S. Flag Ocean Transportation Logistics

The contract titled U.S. Flag Ocean Transportation Logistics requires the provision of ocean freight services using U.S.-flag vessels for defense-related shipments, ensuring compliance with federal maritime regulations. The successful vendor must manage all logistical aspects including the timely filing of MARAD notifications and the preparation and submission of any necessary waiver requests when exceptions to the U.S.-flag requirement are required. All activities must support the Department of Defense’s mission-critical supply chain needs, with performance scoped to secure and efficient transportation of defense cargo via U.S.-owned and -crewed vessels. This subcontract is set aside entirely for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside provision, and it falls under the NAICS code 488510 for Ocean Freight Transportation. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2026, with responses due by August 6, 2026, and is managed by the Maritime Supply Chain office within the Department of Defense. The place of performance and point of contact are unspecified, but the work is tied to supporting defense logistics across global routes. Interested parties must access the full solicitation details through the DIBBS portal to understand additional terms, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements.