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Domestic and International Sea Transportation Services

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Submission Closed07/24/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The contract seeks sea transportation services for packaged components via U.S.-flag vessels, ensuring full compliance with U.S. maritime laws for both domestic routes between U.S. ports and international shipments to overseas destinations. The services are required to support the Department of Defense’s Maritime Supply Chain ESOC Buys division, with performance centered in Portsmouth, Virginia, and encompassing the secure and timely movement of critical cargo under the NAICS code 483111 for water transportation of crude oil and petroleum products, although this appears to be applied broadly to general packaged goods transport. The opportunity is structured as a subcontract and is open for response until July 24, 2026, with a posting date of July 16, 2026. All bidders must demonstrate adherence to U.S. flag vessel requirements and the ability to meet defense supply chain logistics standards, though no specific set-aside designation is indicated. Participation requires submission through the DIBBS portal at the provided link.