U.S.-Flag Vessel Shipping and Maritime Logistics

This contract requires the arrangement of ocean transportation using U.S.-flag vessels in compliance with the Jones Act, mandating that all shipments be carried aboard American-owned, -crewed, and -built vessels unless a waiver is granted. Any request to use a foreign-flagged vessel must be submitted at least 45 days prior to the scheduled shipment date, and such waivers are subject to approval based on necessity and regulatory review. The procurement is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA, with the NAICS code 483110 designating it under Ocean Transportation. The opportunity is issued by the Department of Defense through LSO Combat Vehicles and Armament, with performance required at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, 17070-5002. All interested parties must respond by the deadline of August 10, 2026, and the solicitation is accessible through the official DIBBS platform.