U.S.-Flag Ocean Transportation Services

The contract calls for the provision of ocean freight transportation services using U.S.-flagged vessels that comply with the Jones Act, ensuring all operations adhere to federal regulations governing domestic maritime trade. This includes the full scope of logistics support such as waiver processing and documentation to meet compliance requirements, with performance centered at Cherry Point, North Carolina, under the oversight of the ASC Commodities Division within the Department of Defense. The work must be executed through subcontracting arrangements with qualified carriers operating under U.S. ownership and crewing standards, and all transportation activities must be conducted using vessels that are U.S.-built, U.S.-owned, and U.S.-crewed. The solicitation is open for responses until August 17, 2026, with the opportunity posted on August 9, 2026, and is identified under the NAICS code 483111, which corresponds to ocean freight transportation. There is no set-aside designation specified, and the contract does not include details on a point of contact or specific award structure. Bidders must be prepared to handle all regulatory and logistical complexities inherent in Jones Act-compliant shipping, including documentation for potential waivers and seamless coordination with government agencies. The work is critical to sustaining military supply chains and requires strict adherence to federal maritime law and operational timelines.