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Domestic Freight & Shipping (U.S.-Flag Vessel Compliance)

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The contract requires the transportation of finished defense components between U.S. ports using exclusively U.S.-flag vessels, ensuring strict adherence to the Cargo Preference Act and DFARS 252.247-7023. This mandate emphasizes national security and domestic maritime capacity by prohibiting the use of foreign-flagged ships and requiring all shipments to comply with federal regulations designed to support the U.S. merchant marine. The subcontract is issued under the NAICS code 483111, which classifies it as inland water freight transportation, and is managed by the Department of Defense through LSO Combat Vehicles and Armament. The solicitation was posted on August 3, 2026, with responses due by August 14, 2026, and is part of a broader effort to secure reliable, compliant logistics for critical defense materials. The place of performance and point of contact details are not specified, indicating that the scope is nationwide and dependent on the subcontractor’s proposed routing and schedule. The contract is accessible through the DIBBS platform, and all bidders must demonstrate capacity to meet the legal and operational requirements of U.S.-flag vessel usage without exception.

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Transport defense components via U.S.-flag vessels only, complying with Cargo Preference Act and DFARS 252.247-7023.

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Department Of Defense → LSO COMBAT VEHICLES AND ARMAMENTView Agency

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483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → LSO COMBAT VEHICLES AND ARMAMENT
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Transport the finished defense component between U.S. ports using only U.S.-flag vessels in compliance with the Cargo Preference Act and DFARS 252.247-7023.

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