U.S.-Flag Ocean Transportation Services

This contract requires the provision of ocean freight transportation services using U.S.-flagged vessels to transport batteries internationally, with strict compliance to FAR 252.247-7023, which mandates the use of U.S.-owned, -crewed, and -flagged vessels for Department of Defense cargo. The contractor must ensure all shipments adhere to federal regulations governing maritime transport and secure any necessary waivers when exceptions to the U.S.-flag requirement are required. The service is classified under NAICS code 483110, indicating it falls within the maritime cargo transportation sector, and is designated as a subcontract within the broader Defense Logistics Agency framework under the Department of Defense. The contract is awarded under the solicitation SPE7LX26D0001 with delivery order SPE7L126F9359 and is intended to support critical logistics for defense-related battery shipments across international routes. Performance is expected to meet exacting standards for reliability, security, and regulatory compliance, with no specified geographic limitations on the place of performance beyond the requirement for international origin and destination points. The agency responsible for oversight is the Defense Logistics Agency, with no additional contact information provided, and the solicitation was posted on June 3, 2026, indicating this is a future procurement opportunity currently in the award and fulfillment phase.