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The contract involves providing manual and equipment-assisted loading and unloading services for vessels at Talamone Bay port. The work includes close coordination with vessel crews to ensure efficient and safe handling of cargo, with a special emphasis on military or government shipments. The services are required to meet safety standards pertinent to handling sensitive or classified materials, indicating the need for trained personnel familiar with secure cargo operations. This subcontract is issued under the NAICS code 488320, which covers support activities related to water transportation. The contracting agency is the Department of Defense, specifically Ustranscom-aq, highlighting the strategic nature of the operations and the importance of reliability and security in the logistics chain. While specific location details for the place of performance and point of contact are not provided, the scope clearly focuses on Talamone Bay as the operational area. The contract was posted in early February 2026, reflecting upcoming or ongoing requirements in military logistics support at this Mediterranean port.

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Provide secure loading/unloading services for military vessels at Talamone Bay port under DoD supervision.

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Department Of Defense → Ustranscom-aqView Agency

NAICS

488320 - Marine Cargo HandlingView NAICS

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IL, ITA

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PostedFeb 4

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Ustranscom-aq

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Manual and equipment-assisted loading/unloading of vessels at Talamone Bay port, including coordination with vessel crews and safe handling of military or government cargo.

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