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Transportation of Supplies by Sea

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Response Deadline08/17/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract titled Transportation of Supplies by Sea is a subcontract issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense, requiring the ocean transport of supplies using U.S.-flag vessels in full compliance with applicable maritime and defense logistics regulations. The solicitation was posted on August 5, 2026, with a response deadline of August 17, 2026, and is associated with NAICS code 483111, which pertains to coastal and intercoastal freight transportation. Performance of the contract is designated to take place in Springfield, with a zip code of 65803-9513, though the exact physical location of operations may involve multiple ports depending on supply routes. All services must adhere to federal requirements governing vessel ownership, crew nationality, and defense-related logistics protocols, ensuring that the movement of materials supports national security objectives through compliant and secure maritime channels.

General Info

U.S.-flag vessel transport of defense supplies under DLA, compliance required, Springfield location, August 2026 solicitation.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics AgencyView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

SPRINGFIELD, MO, 65803-9513, US

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NONE

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Timeline

PostedAug 5

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Response DeadlineAug 17

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Response Deadline

08/17/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 11 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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Ocean transportation of supplies using U.S.-flag vessels in compliance with applicable maritime and defense logistics regulations.

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