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U.S.-Flag Vessel Transportation & Logistics

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Response Deadline09/07/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract is for ocean freight transportation services employing U.S.-flag vessels that fully comply with the Jones Act and Defense Logistics Agency shipping standards, ensuring domestic vessel ownership, crewing, and operational control. It falls under the NAICS code 483111 for deep sea, coastal, and great lakes water transportation and is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate. The work will involve routing shipments pursuant to federal regulations requiring U.S.-built, owned, and crewed vessels for defense-related maritime logistics, with performance requirements aligned with DLA’s stringent compliance and delivery protocols. The solicitation was posted on August 7, 2026, with a response deadline set for September 7, 2026, indicating a one-month window for potential subcontractors to submit proposals. No set-aside designation or specific geographic performance location is specified, suggesting the scope may span multiple U.S. ports and maritime routes as needed to support defense logistics. All bidders must demonstrate proven experience in Jones Act-compliant ocean transport, capacity to meet military shipping timelines, and adherence to Department of Defense contracting standards. The contract opportunity is publicly accessible through the DIBBS system under solicitation number SPE7LX26RX059.

General Info

Jones Act-compliant ocean freight contract for Defense Logistics Agency using U.S.-built, owned, crewed vessels.

Agency

Department Of Defense → STRATEGIC ACQ PROGRAM DIRECTORATEView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

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PostedAug 7

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09/07/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 29 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → STRATEGIC ACQ PROGRAM DIRECTORATE

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Ocean freight transportation using U.S.-flag vessels in compliance with Jones Act and DLA shipping requirements.

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