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

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Response Deadline08/13/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This contract solicits qualified small businesses to provide ocean transportation of finished mounting plates using U.S.-flagged vessels in compliance with the Jones Act, ensuring domestic maritime regulations are met. The work involves coordinating domestic freight logistics to support the movement of these components, requiring seamless integration between ocean shipping and land-based transport networks. The procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the Small Business Administration program, with the NAICS code 483110 indicating classification under water transportation of freight. The solicitation is issued by the Department of Defense’s Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate and is open for responses until August 13, 2026, with proposals due by that date to secure the subcontract opportunity. All vessel operations must adhere strictly to U.S. flag requirements and federal shipping laws governing domestic maritime trade routes.

General Info

Small businesses to transport mounting plates via U.S.-flagged ships under Jones Act, DOD solicitation until August 13, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → STRATEGIC ACQ PROGRAM DIRECTORATEView Agency

NAICS

483110View NAICS

Place of Performance

US

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SBA

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PostedJul 29

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Response DeadlineAug 13

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08/13/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 13 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → STRATEGIC ACQ PROGRAM DIRECTORATE

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Ocean transport of finished mounting plates using U.S.-flagged vessels per Jones Act requirements, with domestic freight coordination.

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