U.S.-Flag Ocean Transportation Services

The contract requires the provision of ocean freight transportation services using U.S.-flagged vessels to move contract-related materials, with strict adherence to U.S. maritime regulations. The contractor must ensure vessel availability and submit waiver requests when U.S.-flagged vessels are not feasible, demonstrating proactive planning and compliance. Detailed bills of lading must be provided for all shipments, ensuring full traceability and documentation of transported goods. This is a subcontract under the Defense Logistics Agency, part of the Department of Defense, and falls under the NAICS code 483111 for ocean transportation. The work is tied to defense-related logistics and mandates full compliance with federal shipping requirements, including documentation standards and vessel eligibility. The solicitation was posted in July 2026, and performance is expected to support critical defense supply chain needs.