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Domestic Freight and U.S.-Flag Vessel Transportation

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Response Deadline08/21/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract requires the use of U.S.-flag vessels for ocean transport, adhering to the Federal Acquisition Regulation clause FAR 52.247-63, ensuring compliance with U.S. flag vessel mandates for international shipping segments. It encompasses full domestic freight management including land logistics and final delivery to the specified FOB destination, with all components required to be completed within five calendar days of ocean arrival. The performance location is designated as FPO with ZIP code 96349, indicating a military postal address likely associated with overseas operations, and the NAICS code 483111 confirms this is classified as water transportation of cargo. The contract is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s Land Supply Chain organization and was posted on August 10, 2026, with responses due by August 21, 2026.

General Info

U.S.-flag vessels required for ocean transport; land logistics and final delivery to FPO 96349 within five days.

Agency

Department Of Defense → LAND SUPPLY CHAINView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

FPO, AP, 96349, US

Set-Aside

NONE

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Timeline

PostedAug 10

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Response DeadlineAug 21

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Response Deadline

08/21/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 11 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → LAND SUPPLY CHAIN

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Ocean transport using U.S.-flag vessels per FAR 52.247-63; includes land logistics and final delivery within 5 calendar days to FOB destination.

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