U.S.-Flag Ocean Transportation Services

The contract entails the ocean freight transportation of religious supplies via U.S.-flagged vessels, strictly adhering to federal cargo preference laws that mandate the use of American-owned and flagged ships for certain government-funded shipments. This subcontract is issued under the authority of the Defense Logistics Agency within the Department of Defense and is classified under the NAICS code 483111, which corresponds to ocean freight transportation services. The shipment involves the global movement of items intended for religious use, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements designed to support the U.S. merchant marine and national security interests. The work will be performed under the terms of an existing contract awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency, with the specific delivery referenced as SPE1C126F4537, and is managed through the DIBBS system. Although the exact ports of origin and destination are not specified, the performance location implies international logistics operations. The subcontract is not subject to any set-aside provisions and is open to qualified contractors capable of providing secure, compliant ocean transport. The requirement underscores the federal commitment to maintaining U.S. maritime capacity while fulfilling humanitarian and religious needs of service members and overseas personnel.