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Ocean Transportation via U.S.-Flag Vessel

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Submission Closed07/22/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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International Logistics and Delivery to Dili, Timor-LesteThe US Embassy Dili, under the Department of State, is seeking a subcontractor for the International Logistics and Delivery to Dili, Timor-Leste. The selected provider will be responsible for the transport of all supplies and assembled kits from their origin to 20 different schools located within Dili. This comprehensive service includes managing customs clearance, coordinating inland transport, and ensuring final delivery to each destination. The entire operation must be completed within a 60 day timeframe. Interested parties must submit their responses by August 28, 2026. This subcontract falls under NAICS code 483111 and is focused on the place of performance in Dili.

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The contract requires the secure and timely ocean transportation of test tubes via a U.S.-flag vessel to an aircraft carrier stationed overseas at the FPO address 09532, ensuring full compliance with the Cargo Preference Act, which mandates the use of U.S.-owned and U.S.-crewed vessels for government cargo. This subcontract is part of a broader effort by the Department of Defense's Medical Supply Chain to maintain critical medical logistics support for deployed forces, with the shipment destined for a military medical facility operating aboard the carrier in a forward-deployed location. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2026, with a response deadline of July 22, 2026, indicating a tight window for potential vendors to submit proposals. The NAICS code 483111 confirms the service falls under inland water transportation, emphasizing the specialized nature of maritime logistics for DoD medical supplies. Although specific performance locations are not detailed beyond the FPO, the requirement to use a U.S.-flag vessel underscores the federal mandate for domestic maritime industry participation in defense supply chains, making eligibility and compliance central to any bidder’s proposal.