U.S.-Flag Vessel Transportation (Ocean Freight)

The contract requires the provision of ocean transportation services using U.S.-flag vessels in compliance with the Jones Act, mandating that all shipments be conducted through vessels owned, crewed, and registered in the United States. Alternatively, if U.S.-flag vessels are not available or feasible, the contractor must submit formal waiver requests no later than 45 days prior to the scheduled shipment date to ensure regulatory compliance. The performance location is specified as Groton, Connecticut, with the Transportation Code assigned as 483111, indicating an emphasis on deep sea, coastal, and Great Lakes water transportation services. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under the Defense Logistics Agency, part of the Department of Defense, and responses must be submitted by August 17, 2026, with the opportunity posted on August 9, 2026. The contract is not subject to any specific set-aside provisions, and all obligations are contingent upon strict adherence to federal maritime regulations governing domestic waterborne freight.