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Domestic Ocean Freight and Transportation (U.S.-Flag Vessels)

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Response Deadline08/11/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → AVIATION SUPPLY CHAINView Agency

NAICS

483110View NAICS

Place of Performance

US

Set-Aside

NONE

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PostedAug 3

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Response DeadlineAug 11

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Response Deadline

08/11/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 7 days

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Ocean transportation of supplies using U.S.-flag vessels per the Cargo Preference Act, including DOD shipping documentation and advance waiver requests if needed.

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