U.S.-Flag Ocean Transportation Services

The contract solicits ocean freight transportation services for finished CCAs using U.S.-flag vessels in full compliance with applicable U.S. maritime laws and regulations, ensuring adherence to the Jones Act and other relevant statutory requirements. The contractor is required to transport goods via domestic vessels unless a waiver is formally requested and approved, with at least 45 days’ prior notice permitted for the use of foreign-flag vessels under exceptional circumstances. This subcontract, issued under the NAICS code 483111 for ocean transport, is managed by the Department of Defense through its Maritime Supply Chain division and is open for responses until August 6, 2026, with the solicitation originally posted on July 22, 2026. There is no specified set-aside designation, and performance details, including exact ports or destinations, are not outlined in the provided data, but all operations must remain fully compliant with federal maritime statutes and operational protocols.