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Ocean Transportation of Supplies via U.S.-Flag Vessels

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Response Deadline08/20/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract involves the ocean transportation of supplies using U.S.-flagged vessels in strict compliance with the Merchant Marine Act and Department of Defense shipping requirements. It is structured as a subcontract and is being procured by the DDSP NEW CUMBERLAND FACILITY under the Department of Defense, with performance primarily centered in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, zip code 17070-5002. The NAICS code 483111 indicates this is specifically for water transportation of cargo, ensuring that all logistical operations adhere to federal regulations mandating the use of American-owned and crewed ships for defense-related freight. The solicitation was posted on August 9, 2026, and responses must be submitted by August 20, 2026, creating a narrow window for qualified carriers to propose services. All participants must demonstrate capability and readiness to meet DoD standards for secure, reliable, and legally compliant maritime transport of government supplies.

General Info

U.S.-flagged vessels to transport DoD supplies per Merchant Marine Act from New Cumberland, PA, by August 20, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → DDSP NEW CUMBERLAND FACILITYView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

NEW CUMBERLAND, PA, 17070-5002, US

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PostedAug 9

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Response DeadlineAug 20

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Response Deadline

08/20/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 11 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DDSP NEW CUMBERLAND FACILITY

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Ocean transport of supplies using U.S.-flagged vessels in compliance with the Merchant Marine Act and DoD shipping clauses.

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