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Ocean Transportation via U.S.-Flag Vessels

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Submission Closed05/28/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 483111

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Joint Global Sealift CharterThe Joint Global Sealift Charter solicitation (HTC71126RE142) issued by the United States Transportation Command Acquisition Directorate seeks proposals from qualified participants in the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement who own or control Roll-On-Roll-Off, multipurpose, or vehicle carrier vessels. These vessels must have transported Department of the Army cargo within the past two years. The contract envisions a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity arrangement to support the global movement of large-volume combat forces’ rolling stock and related materials. The solicitation is not set aside for small businesses and incorporates provisions in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 12. Interested offerors must review the entire RFP package on SAM.gov for complete requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission deadlines. The period of performance includes a five-year base from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2031, with a five-year option and a six-month extension possible. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 483111, with an applicable Product Service Code of V115. The primary place of performance is Norfolk, Virginia, with the contracting office located at Scott AFB, Illinois. Questions and correspondence should be directed in writing to the designated points of contact, Megan Strieker and Nicole Blanson. Proposals must be submitted by June 29, 2026, to be considered. This contract supports strategic sealift capabilities essential to USTRANSCOM’s defense logistics mission.

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Department of Fisheries and Oceans

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This contract requires the arrangement of ocean freight services utilizing U.S.-flag vessels in compliance with the Buy American Act. If capacity is not available on U.S.-flag vessels, the contractor must submit waiver requests supported by appropriate justification and documentation. The contract is a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division and is focused on ocean transportation services with the NAICS code 483111. The work will be performed at Tinker Air Force Base, zip code 73145-8000. The solicitation was posted on May 22, 2026, and responses are due by May 28, 2026. While the contract type and set-aside information are not specified, the main emphasis is on compliance with U.S.-flag vessel usage for freight transport, supporting government regulations and ensuring the use of American maritime assets wherever possible.

General Info

Arrange ocean freight using U.S.-flag vessels, submit waiver if unavailable, perform at Tinker AFB.

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Department Of Defense → ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight Transportation View NAICS

Place of Performance

TINKER AFB, OK, 73145-8000, US

Set-Aside

NONE

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PostedMay 22

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Response DeadlineMay 28

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Submission Closed

05/28/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION

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Department Of Defense → ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION

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Full Description

Arrange ocean freight using U.S.-flag vessels per Buy American Act; submit waiver requests with justification and documentation if U.S.-flag capacity is unavailable.

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