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

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Federal

Response Deadline07/23/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract mandates the arrangement of ocean transportation for supplies using U.S.-flag vessels in strict compliance with the Cargo Preference Act, ensuring that federal freight obligations are met through domestically owned and operated shipping. Any instances where U.S.-flag vessel capacity is insufficient or otherwise unfeasible require formal waiver requests to be submitted and approved prior to utilizing foreign-flag vessels. The work is scoped under a subcontract for the ASC Commodities Division within the Department of Defense, with performance centered at TEXARKANA, Texas, 75507-5000. The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 483111, which corresponds to deep sea foreign trade transportation, and all proposals must be submitted by the deadline of July 23, 2026, with the opportunity posted on July 15, 2026. Compliance with U.S. maritime laws and timely submission of waiver documentation are critical to meeting contractual obligations.

General Info

Use U.S.-flag vessels for DoD supplies in Texas; waivers required for foreign vessels, deadline July 23, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → ASC COMMODITIES DIVISIONView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

TEXARKANA, TX, 75507-5000, US

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NONE

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Timeline

PostedJul 15

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Response DeadlineJul 23

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Response Deadline

07/23/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 7 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION

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Department Of Defense → ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION

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Arrange ocean transportation using U.S.-flag vessels per cargo preference act; submit waiver requests if required.

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