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Ocean Transportation Logistics

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Submission Closed07/27/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 483111

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Freight and Shipping Services (FOB Origin)This subcontract for Freight and Shipping Services involves the transportation of hardware for prime contractors supporting DLA Weapons Support Maritime Hardware and Electrical contracts. The scope of work includes managing the pickup of components from suppliers and coordinating ocean transportation specifically using U.S. flag vessels to ensure full compliance with Department of Defense requirements. The service provider is responsible for delivering components to the designated government destination and must adhere to all MARAD reporting standards. Key administrative requirements include providing a rated on board vessel operating carrier's ocean bill of lading that specifies the contract number, vessel name, and port details. The project is associated with the Department of Defense and the DDSP New Cumberland Facility, falling under NAICS code 483111. Performance will take place in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

DDSP NEW CUMBERLAND FACILITY

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International Freight and Ocean Transportation ServicesThis subcontract for International Freight and Ocean Transportation Services involves the ocean transport of electronic components for prime contractors fulfilling DLA supply contracts. The selected provider is responsible for securing U.S.-flag vessels to move shipments from the point of origin to the final discharge port. The contractor must ensure all shipments are rated on board using the vessel operating carrier's ocean bills of lading. Additionally, the provider is required to report gross weight and freight costs in strict accordance with MARAD and DFARS 252.247-7025 regulations to ensure compliance with Department of Defense standards.

MEDICAL SUPPLY CHAIIN FSH

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MIL-STD-129 Packaging and Marking ServicesThis subcontract involves providing specialized military marking and palletization services for prime contractors supporting DLA Weapons Support contracts. The scope of work requires the application of markings in accordance with MIL-STD-129, specifically utilizing Special Marking Code 14 for Center of Balance, and ensuring all packaging adheres to RP001 DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement. The final deliverable is a fully marked and packaged armor window. The project necessitates the use of industrial palletization equipment and heavy-duty crating suitable for armor transport. Performance will take place in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, under the agency oversight of the Department of Defense DLA Weapons Support Land Supplier Opns Vehicle Spt. The solicitation was posted on November 3, 2026, with a response deadline of November 16, 2026.

DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT LAND SUPPLIER OPNS VEHICLE SPT

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MIL-STD-2073-1 Kit Packaging and Marking ServicesThis subcontract for MIL-STD-2073-1 Kit Packaging and Marking Services involves providing specialized preservation, packaging, and marking support for prime contractors on DLA supply contracts. The scope of work requires strict adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1 Appendix D for kit packaging, MIL-STD-129 for markings, and RP001 standards for palletization. All packaging materials must comply with military specifications to ensure the integrity of the kits. The final deliverables consist of fully packaged and palletized kits ready for shipment to the DDSP New Cumberland facility. This project falls under NAICS code 483111 and is managed through the Department of Defense. The performance of these services will take place in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

DDSP NEW CUMBERLAND FACILITY

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Request for Information (RFI) – Market Research for Ocean Transportation of Hazardous Waste (Guam to CONUS)

Solicitation # RFI_22D0016_483111

The Defense Logistics Agency is conducting market research through a Request for Information to identify qualified ocean carriers capable of transporting government-generated hazardous waste from Guam to the United States West Coast. This effort seeks to determine the commercial availability and operational capacity of U.S.-flagged vessels, specifically those that are coastwise-endorsed or operating under the statutory Guam trade exemption. The government is evaluating industry capability to handle a diverse range of Department of War waste streams, including RCRA-regulated hazardous waste, contaminated liquids, used oil, batteries, and contaminated solids. These materials are typically consolidated into 40-foot shipping containers or ISO tank containers for bulk liquids and fall under DOT/IMDG hazard classes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9. The operational requirement specifies a minimum weekly throughput of two 40-foot containers, with a shipping window designated as present to indefinite. Interested partners must demonstrate legal certification to transport the specified hazardous materials and provide details regarding their Jones Act compliance and maximum weekly volume capacity. Responses must be submitted electronically to the designated points of contact within twenty calendar days of publication. This RFI is intended solely for market research to inform future acquisition strategies and statutory compliance determinations and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a commitment to award a contract.

DLA Disposition Services - Ebs

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N3220525R6003 - SURTASS-E RFP

Solicitation # N3220525R6003

Solicitation N3220525R6003 is a request for proposals issued by MSCHQ Norfolk for a fixed-price time charter with reimbursable elements to provide one US-flagged or foreign-flagged vessel (to be reflagged US prior to delivery) to support U.S. Navy SURTASS-E operations. The primary mission requires the vessel to tow a passive acoustic monitoring system at speeds of 4 to 6 knots, 24 hours a day, for events lasting up to 60 days, while maintaining a directed heading within 5 degrees. The vessel must be capable of worldwide operations, including the Arctic and Antarctic, and must comply with IMO Polar Code Category C and ABS Ice Class D0 standards for surviving encounters with young open ice. The contract structure consists of a one-year base period followed by three one-year option periods and one 11-month option period. Delivery and redelivery will occur in Norfolk, Virginia, with laydays scheduled from January 24, 2027, to April 15, 2027. This solicitation is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses. Award will be based on the lowest evaluated price among technically acceptable offers, with additional preferences given to offerors utilizing domestic shipyards for at least 50 percent of their maintenance and overhaul work. Contractor responsibilities include providing a qualified crew in compliance with Department of Labor wage determinations and implementing rigorous security and defense protocols. These include adhering to Force Protection requirements, managing Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (CBRN-D) equipment, and maintaining a Secret facility clearance. Technical evaluations will focus on vessel stability, noise and vibration compliance, and deck configurations to accommodate Government Furnished Equipment, such as ISO vans. Invoicing and payment will be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.

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U.S.-Flag Ocean Freight TransportThis subcontract for U.S.-Flag Ocean Freight Transport involves providing ocean transportation services for prime contractors working on Department of Defense projects. The selected provider is responsible for securing U.S.-flag vessels to transport commodities from the port of loading to the final discharge port, ensuring all shipments are covered by the vessel operating carrier's ocean bill of lading. Additionally, the contractor must maintain detailed documentation of their efforts to secure U.S.-flag carriers in accordance with MARAD reporting requirements. Managed by the DLA Weapons Support Land Supplier Opns Vehicle Spt, the contract falls under NAICS code 483111. The place of performance is located in Albany, and the response deadline for this opportunity is November 13, 2026.

DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT LAND SUPPLIER OPNS VEHICLE SPT

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LPG Maritime Transport and ShippingThis subcontract involves the international transport and shipping of 900 MT of imported LPG for prime contractors working on Pakistan State Oil Company Ltd projects. The scope of work includes chartering LPG tankers, managing all maritime logistics, and handling the necessary import documentation to ensure successful delivery to the port of Karachi, Pakistan. To qualify for this engagement, providers must utilize pressurized LPG tankers and possess valid international hazardous materials shipping certifications. The contract was posted on November 2, 2026, with a response deadline of November 16, 2026.

Pakistan State Oil Company Ltd

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Strategic Sea Lift - Learmonth

Solicitation # RFI/2026/SSL-L

The Strategic Sea Lift - Learmonth project, managed by the Department of Defence - DSRG, is currently conducting an alternative finance market sounding process. This sources-sought opportunity, identified by solicitation number RFI/2026/SSL-L, is focused on performance within Australia. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of December 17, 2026. To gain access to the Projects Information Pack, respondents are required to execute and return a specific Disclaimer and Confidentiality Agreement to the designated lodgment address. Primary inquiries and communications regarding this process should be directed to the Contact Officer via the provided commercial planning email address.

Department of Defence - DSRG

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East Coast Tanker Time Charter (Extended Term)

Solicitation # SS-27-008

The Military Sealift Command Norfolk is conducting a Sources Sought notice, solicitation number SS-27-008, to evaluate the cost and availability of a clean, U.S. flagged, Jones Act compliant, double hull tanker. This request for information is intended to determine whether to exercise an option on an existing charter contract for an eleven-month base period, with a delivery date of January 9, 2027, in the Gulf of Mexico and worldwide operational trade limits. The required vessel must have a minimum cargo capacity of 310,000 barrels of JP8, JP5, JA1, or F76, with at least three cargo segregation capabilities of 50,000 barrels each using double valve isolation. Technical specifications include a maximum draft of 12.00 meters, a maximum length overall of 182.9 meters, a maximum beam of 106 feet, and a maximum manifold height of 46 feet above the waterline. The vessel must maintain a minimum speed of 13 knots in moderate weather, a maximum deadweight tonnage of 48,500 metric tons, and be equipped with an Inert Gas System and Segregated Ballast Tanks. Additionally, the vessel must be capable of cargo operations at sea via the installation of two CONSOL stations within six months of award. Vessels must be less than 20 years old for the duration of the charter, and those exceeding 15 years must be enrolled in a classification society Condition Assessment Program with a rating of two or better. Interested respondents must provide company identification, including CAGE code and UEI, socioeconomic status, security clearance status, and a brief company history. Submissions must include detailed vessel descriptions, availability dates, fuel consumption rates, and a daily rate for the base period. Responses are due by November 13, 2026, to the designated points of contact at the Strategic Sealift Program Support Office.

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TUGCON; OPEN-OCEAN TOW

Solicitation # N3220527R6016

Solicitation N3220527R6016 is a firm-fixed-price spot charter issued by Military Sealift Command Norfolk for open-ocean tow services. The scope of work involves two specific tows: the ex-FORT WORTH (LCS-3) to be delivered to INACTSHIPS Bremerton, Washington, and the ex-LAKE ERIE (CG-70) to be delivered to INACTSHIPS Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 483111. The government will award the contract based on the lowest price, technically acceptable (LPTA) offer, evaluating technical capability, price, experience, and past performance. The evaluated price is calculated as the lumpsum freight rate plus one day of demurrage. Contractors must provide a detailed transit plan, twice-daily position reports while in port, and four-times-daily reports at sea. Rigorous inspection and acceptance criteria are required, including a certificate of tow worthiness from an independent marine surveyor, non-destructive testing of vessel deck fittings, and a comprehensive towing package for NAVSEA and MSC approval. Submissions must include the vessel's name, price, signature, and supporting documentation such as the USCG Certificate of Inspection and Certificate of Documentation. Proposals are due by November 6, 2026, at 16:00 UTC (11:00 Eastern Time) and must be submitted in PDF format to David Anaya. Payment will be processed electronically via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).

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EXTENDED TERM TIME CHARTER / CONSOLIDATED CARGO OPERATIONS (CONSOL) CAPABLE COMBINATION CONTAINER/BREAKBULK VESSEL

Solicitation # N32205-SS-N321-27-007

The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command Norfolk, has issued a Sources Sought Notice (N32205-SS-N321-27-007) to conduct market research for an extended term time charter of a U.S. Flag, self-sustaining, combination container/breakbulk vessel. The required vessel must be capable of performing unrestricted Consolidated Cargo Operations (CONSOL) at sea with the Combat Logistics Force or U.S. Navy surface combatants worldwide across all reasonable sea states and weather conditions. Key technical requirements include the ability to carry all classes of hazardous cargo with proper segregation, the capacity to berth and mess at least 22 Navy personnel in addition to the crew, and adherence to Naval Warfare Publication 4-01.4 for underway replenishment. The proposed charter period consists of an initial 12-month term, followed by three one-year option periods and one 11-month option period, with delivery and redelivery occurring in either Norfolk, Virginia, or San Diego, California. This request for information is not a formal solicitation for offers but a means to determine price and availability. Interested respondents must provide vessel descriptions, daily charter rates, fuel consumption data, and any applicable modification timelines. Additionally, companies must confirm they hold a facility clearance at least at the Secret level and indicate their small business status under NAICS 483111, which has a size limitation of 1,050 employees. Responses must be submitted via email to the points of contact, Finley Stoops and Stephanie Ricker, by December 3, 2026.

Mschq Norfolk

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AI Contract Overview

The contract, titled Ocean Transportation Logistics, pertains to the ocean transport of supplies using U.S.-flagged vessels, with a mandatory requirement for 45-day advance notice prior to shipment. Any deviation from using American-flagged ships necessitates a formal waiver justification, underscoring the priority placed on compliance with U.S. maritime regulations. The contract is classified as a subcontract and falls under the NAICS code 483111, which corresponds to coastal and Great Lakes water transportation. It is sponsored by the Department of Defense through the RED RIVER RECEIVING BLDG office, with performance centered at a location in Texarkana, Texas, specifically identified by the zip code 75507-5000. The solicitation was posted on July 14, 2026, and responses are due by July 27, 2026, leaving a 13-day window for potential vendors to submit proposals. While no specific set-aside classification is indicated, the requirement for U.S.-flag vessels implies an emphasis on domestic maritime capacity and national security interests. The contract does not provide contact information for inquiries, but all further details can be accessed through the designated DIBBS portal using the reference number SPE8E626T3718. The structure and conditions of the contract reflect a strict adherence to federal standards governing defense-related logistics and transportation under the Merchant Marine Act.