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Ocean Transportation of Supplies

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Federal

Response Deadline08/10/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract pertains to the ocean transportation of supplies under the auspices of the Defense Logistics Agency, a component of the Department of Defense, with a NAICS code of 483111 indicating classification as an ocean transportation of freight contractor. It mandates that all shipments transported by sea must utilize U.S.-flag vessels unless a waiver is obtained and successfully managed for the use of a foreign-flag vessel, placing the responsibility of securing and administering such waivers on the contractor. The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2026, with responses due by August 10, 2026, and it is structured as a subcontract, meaning the winning party will operate under a larger contractual framework rather than directly with the government agency. Performance locations are not specified, but the obligation to comply with U.S. flag vessel requirements applies universally to all ocean shipments under this agreement.

General Info

U.S.-flag vessels required for ocean freight under DLA subcontract, waivers are contractor's responsibility.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics AgencyView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

US

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Timeline

PostedJul 30

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Response DeadlineAug 10

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08/10/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 10 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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Full Description

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Transport the item via U.S.-flag vessel if shipped by sea; manage waiver process if foreign-flag vessel required.

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