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Transportation and Logistics Services (U.S.-Flag Vessel Requirement)

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The contract requires the ocean transportation of supplies exclusively using U.S.-flag vessels, ensuring full compliance with DFARS 252.247-7023 and all applicable maritime regulations. This subcontract is part of the Department of Defense’s logistics operations managed by the DLA Fleet Readiness Center under the DLA PSC, with performance centered at Cherry Point, North Carolina, 28533-0021. The solicitation emphasizes adherence to U.S. flag vessel mandates to support national security and domestic maritime industry requirements, and bidders must demonstrate capability to meet these standards while ensuring timely and secure delivery of materials. All proposals must be submitted by the response deadline of July 30, 2026, and the contract falls under NAICS code 483111, which classifies ocean transport of freight. The solicitation is publicly accessible via the DIBBS platform, and while no specific set-aside designation is provided, participation is open to qualified contractors capable of fulfilling the U.S.-flag vessel obligation without exception. The requirement reflects a strategic federal commitment to sustaining domestic shipping capacity and regulatory compliance in defense-related logistics.

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U.S.-flag vessels only for DoD supply transport to Cherry Point, NC, by July 30, 2026, under NAICS 483111.

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Department Of Defense → DLA FLEET READINESS CENTER DLA PSCView Agency

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483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

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CHERRY POINT, NC, 28533-0021, US

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA FLEET READINESS CENTER DLA PSC
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Ocean transportation of supplies using U.S.-flag vessels in compliance with DFARS 252.247-7023 and maritime regulations.

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