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Ocean Transportation of Defense Supplies (U.S.-Flag Vessel Requirement)

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The contract mandates ocean freight transportation of defense supplies from Australia to the United States using exclusively U.S.-flag vessels, ensuring full compliance with the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.247-7023 and the Jones Act. This requirement guarantees that all maritime movements are conducted by vessels that are U.S.-built, U.S.-owned, U.S.-crewed, and U.S.-registered, reinforcing national security and domestic maritime industry priorities. The transportation must support defense logistics and meet stringent regulatory standards for the movement of sensitive military cargo across international waters. This is a subcontract opportunity posted by the ASC SUPPLIER OPER OEM DIVISION under the Department of Defense, with a solicitation closing on July 30, 2026. It is classified under NAICS code 483111, which pertains to ocean freight transportation. There is no specified set-aside type, and performance is tied to the movement of goods between Australia and the U.S., with no fixed point of delivery within the United States identified. Interested parties must respond by the deadline to meet the Department of Defense’s need for secure, compliant, and reliable maritime shipping of defense-related materials.

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U.S.-flag vessels transport defense supplies from Australia to U.S. under DFARS and Jones Act compliance.

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Department Of Defense → ASC SUPPLIER OPER OEM DIVISIONView Agency

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483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → ASC SUPPLIER OPER OEM DIVISION
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Ocean freight transportation from Australia to the U.S. using U.S.-flag vessels in compliance with DFARS 252.247-7023 and Jones Act requirements.

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