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Ocean Transportation Compliance

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

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The contract requires full compliance with U.S.-flag vessel regulations for the ocean transportation of goods, mandating that all shipments be carried on vessels flagged under the United States unless a formal waiver is obtained from the Maritime Administration. Any deviation from this requirement must be formally documented and approved through the MARAD waiver process, with complete reporting submitted to ensure transparency and adherence to federal maritime laws. The obligation extends to all phases of transport, and failure to secure proper authorization or provide accurate documentation could result in non-compliance penalties. This is a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically managed by the ASC Commodities Division, with a North American Industry Classification System code of 483110 indicating ocean transport services. The solicitation was posted on August 3, 2026, with responses due by August 11, 2026, and performance location details are not specified. All parties involved must ensure their operations align with federal maritime obligations and maintain complete records for audit and verification purposes. The contract is accessible through the DIBBS platform for further details and submission.

General Info

All ocean shipments must use U.S.-flagged vessels unless MARAD waiver is obtained and documented.

Agency

Department Of Defense → ASC COMMODITIES DIVISIONView Agency

NAICS

483110View NAICS

Place of Performance

US

Set-Aside

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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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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION

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Ensure ocean transport of the item complies with U.S.-flag vessel requirements or obtain MARAD waiver, with proper reporting.

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