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Ocean Transportation and Freight Services

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Federal

Response Deadline11/16/2026, 12:00:00 PM EST

Contract Overview

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Agency

Department Of Defense → CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT T & IFO EQ

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight Transportation

Place of Performance

NEW CUMBERLAND, PA, 17070-5002, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE8EN-27-T-0350.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Timeline

PostedNov 6

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Response DeadlineNov 16

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Response Deadline

11/16/2026, 12:00:00 PM ESTin 10 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT T & IFO EQ

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Performs ocean transportation for prime contractors delivering DLA supply contracts. Secures U.S.-flag vessels for transport and provides ocean bills of lading containing vessel name, flag of registry, port of loading/discharge, and gross weight. Coordinates shipments in compliance with DFARS 252.247-7023. Delivers materials to the final discharge port or destination.

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