U.S.-Flag Vessel Transportation

The contract involves the sea transportation of supplies using U.S.-flagged vessels that fully comply with the Jones Act and Department of Defense logistics standards, ensuring that all operations are conducted by vessels that are owned, flagged, and crewed by U.S. citizens. The solicitation is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, designated for small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration, and falls under the NAICS code 483111 for coastal and great lakes water transportation. The opportunity is managed by the Land Supply Chain division of the Department of Defense, with responses required by August 11, 2026, following a posting date of July 27, 2026. All transportation must meet stringent DOD requirements for supply chain integrity, security, and timeliness, with performance expected to support military logistics across unspecified but critical operational domains.