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Ocean Transportation and U.S.-Flag Vessel Compliance

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The contract requires the arrangement of ocean freight services using U.S.-flag vessels in full compliance with the Jones Act, which mandates that all goods transported by water between U.S. ports be carried on vessels built, owned, and crewed by Americans. Alternatively, if U.S.-flag vessels cannot meet the requirements, the contractor must submit formal waiver requests with detailed justifications demonstrating why compliance is not feasible. This subcontract is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense and is tied to performance at Fort Riley, Kansas, with a zip code of 66442-0000. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 483111, which categorizes it as ocean freight transportation, and the response deadline is August 3, 2026. The contract remains active under the broader framework of federal supply chain requirements and is accessible via the DIBBS platform.

General Info

U.S.-flag ocean freight required for Fort Riley under Jones Act, waiver options if unfeasible, deadline August 3, 2026.

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Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics AgencyView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

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FORT RILEY, KS, 66442-0000, US

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency
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Arrange ocean freight using U.S.-flag vessels per Jones Act requirements, or submit waiver requests with justification.

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