U.S.-Flag Vessel Transportation for Medical Supplies

The contract entails the sea transportation of medical supplies via U.S.-flag vessels, ensuring full compliance with the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.247-7023 and the Jones Act, which mandates the use of American-built, owned, and crewed ships for cargo movement between U.S. ports. This subcontract is part of the Department of Defense’s Medical Supply Chain initiative, aimed at securing reliable and legally compliant logistics for critical medical goods, with performance requirements tightly aligned to national security and domestic maritime standards. All contractors must demonstrate adherence to stringent regulatory frameworks governing vessel eligibility, crew nationality, and cargo handling protocols. The solicitation is open for submissions until July 27, 2026, with a posting date of July 20, 2026, under the NAICS code 483111 for water transport of cargo. The contract is classified as a subcontract and does not specify a set-aside designation, meaning it is open to all eligible vendors who meet the legal and operational criteria. Performance is expected to support defense medical logistics across unspecified domestic locations, and interested parties must respond through the official DIBBS portal using the provided RFQ reference number. There is no designated point of contact listed, and no specific city or state is identified for the place of performance, indicating the scope is nationwide or operationally flexible within U.S. territorial waters.