U.S.-Flag Vessel Transportation (If Sea Shipment Required)

The contract requires the use of U.S.-flag vessels for all sea transportation of delivered items, in strict compliance with Buy American and maritime regulations. Any request to waive this requirement must be submitted with a detailed justification at least 45 days in advance of the proposed shipment. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under the NAICS code 483111, which corresponds to ocean transportation of freight, and is managed by the ASC SUPPLIER OPER AE AND AF DIV under the Department of Defense. The place of performance is specified as New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a zip code of 17070-5002. The opportunity was posted on August 9, 2026, and responses must be submitted by August 17, 2026. No set-aside type is designated, and the procurement is open to eligible subcontractors capable of meeting the U.S.-flag vessel mandate.