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U.S.-Flag Ocean Freight Carrier

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Response Deadline11/09/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract involves providing ocean transportation services for the Defense Logistics Agency to support prime contractors. The selected carrier will be responsible for transporting welding rods from the port of loading to the final discharge port, specifically serving Fort Riley. To be eligible, the carrier must utilize registered U.S.-flagged ocean-going vessels and maintain strict compliance with MARAD reporting requirements. Key operational duties include providing rated on board vessel operating carrier's ocean bills of lading and reporting critical shipment data, including gross weight, cubic feet, and total ocean freight costs. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 483111 and requires the successful delivery of commodities to the designated final discharge port.

General Info

US-flagged carrier transports welding rods for DLA to Fort Riley via ocean freight.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight Transportation

Place of Performance

FORT RILEY, KS, 66442-0000, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE8E6-27-T-0455.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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ROD, WELDING

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Timeline

PostedOct 28

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Response DeadlineNov 9

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Response Deadline

11/09/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 12 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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Performs ocean transportation for prime contractors delivering DLA supply contracts. Transports welding rods from port of loading to port of final discharge using U.S.-flag vessels. Provides rated on board vessel operating carrier's ocean bills of lading and reports gross weight, cubic feet, and total ocean freight costs. Requires registered U.S.-flagged ocean-going vessels and MARAD reporting compliance. Delivers commodity to final discharge port.

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