U.S.-Flag Ocean Transportation Services

The contract requires the provision of ocean freight transportation services for manufactured gearshafts using U.S.-flag vessels, ensuring compliance with U.S. maritime regulations and national security standards. The transportation must be integrated into a broader logistics framework to support the Department of Defense’s supply chain operations, with specific emphasis on timely delivery and accurate reporting of shipment status, transit timelines, and compliance documentation. All services must be performed in accordance with federal requirements governing foreign trade and maritime transport, with full accountability for cargo security and regulatory adherence throughout the journey. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract under the North American Industry Classification System code 483111, exclusively open to small business concerns as defined by the Small Business Administration. The place of performance is tied to Hill Air Force Base with a zip code of 84056-5734, indicating the cargo destination or final logistics hub. The solicitation was posted on August 2, 2026, with responses due by August 13, 2026, and the contract is administered by the Land Supply Chain office under the Department of Defense. Bidders must demonstrate proven capability in U.S.-flag vessel operations, logistics coordination, and compliance reporting systems to qualify.