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Transportation and Shipping Logistics (Sea Freight)

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Submission Closed07/24/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 483111

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60-Day Tanker Time Charter

Solicitation # N3220526R6130

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24-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER

Solicitation # N32205-SS-N321-26-159

The Department of Defense, through the Mschq Norfolk office, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for a 24-day dry cargo time charter under solicitation number N32205-SS-N321-26-159. This procurement activity is classified under NAICS code 483111 and involves maritime services with the place of performance located in Beaumont, Texas. The notice serves to gather information from potential industry partners regarding their capabilities to fulfill the requirements of this specific cargo charter. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of August 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The primary point of contact for this notice is David Hamilton, with Christopher Tomlin serving as the secondary contact. This notice is part of a market research effort to inform future acquisition strategies for dry cargo transportation services.

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Solicitation # N3220526R6077

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Maritime Transportation & Ocean ShippingThis subcontract for Maritime Transportation and Ocean Shipping is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense. The agreement focuses on the ocean transport of goods utilizing U.S.-flag vessels, ensuring full compliance with the Jones Act and all applicable federal shipping regulations. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 483111 and was posted on August 17, 2026. It establishes the legal and operational framework for moving cargo via sea, adhering to strict national security and maritime laws governing domestic shipping.

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Domestic Freight & Logistics Coordination (Sea Transport)This subcontract, titled Domestic Freight and Logistics Coordination (Sea Transport), is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense. The primary objective of the agreement is the coordination of domestic sea transportation utilizing U.S.-flag vessels, ensuring all operations adhere to federal maritime laws and DLA shipping standards. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 483111 and was posted on August 17, 2026. It focuses on the logistical management of maritime freight to support defense requirements, with specific emphasis on regulatory compliance and the use of domestic shipping assets.

Defense Logistics Agency

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Defense Logistics Agency

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International Shipping and U.S.-Flag Vessel ComplianceThis subcontract opportunity, issued by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense, focuses on international ocean freight logistics for overseas delivery. The primary requirement is the utilization of U.S.-flag vessels to ensure full compliance with the Jones Act and Department of Defense regulations. In instances where U.S.-flagged vessels are unavailable, the contractor is responsible for the preparation and processing of the necessary waivers. The solicitation is categorized under NAICS code 483111 for deepwater port terminals. Interested parties must submit their responses by August 26, 2026, following the posting date of August 17, 2026. Further details and application procedures are available through the DIBBS portal.

ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION

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Domestic Freight & Sea Transportation ComplianceThis subcontract, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense, governs the domestic freight and sea transportation of manufactured fasteners. The agreement mandates that all shipments be conducted via U.S.-flagged vessels to ensure full compliance with the Jones Act and FAR 52.247-59 regulations regarding sea transportation. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 483111 and was posted on August 17, 2026. It establishes the legal and operational requirements for moving critical hardware components within domestic waters while adhering to federal maritime laws and defense procurement standards.

Defense Logistics Agency

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AI Contract Overview

The contract requires the arrangement of sea transportation services using U.S.-flag vessels in accordance with DFARS 252.247-7023, with provisions to secure waivers for foreign-flag vessels only when compliance with the U.S.-flag requirement is not feasible. All logistics must align with federal regulations governing maritime transport for Department of Defense obligations, ensuring adherence to domestic shipping preferences unless formally exempted. The work is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 483111, indicating specialized maritime freight services, and is tied to performance in Tracy, California, with a specific zip code of 95304-5000. The solicitation, issued by the ASC SUPPLIER OPER OEM DIVISION under the Department of Defense, was posted on July 16, 2026, with a mandatory response deadline of July 24, 2026. Bidders must structure proposals around the strict regulatory framework for flag compliance and demonstrate capacity to execute international sea freight operations in alignment with U.S. government shipping mandates. There is no set-aside designation, meaning full and open competition is permitted, and all offers must clearly address how they will meet or request exemption from the U.S.-flag vessel requirement. The official opportunity can be accessed through the DIBBS portal using the provided link.