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U.S.-Flag Ocean Freight Forwarder

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Response Deadline11/16/2026, 12:00:00 PM EST

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This subcontract involves providing U.S.-flag ocean freight forwarding services for prime contractors supporting Defense Logistics Agency supply contracts. The scope of work includes coordinating the transportation of cargo, specifically transformers, from the port of loading to the final discharge port using heavy-lift shipping equipment. The service provider is responsible for managing all MARAD reporting and ensuring that rated on board vessel operating carrier ocean bills of lading are delivered within 30 days of shipment. Managed by the Department of Defense under the DLA Weapons Support Maritime Supply Chain, the contract falls under NAICS code 483111. Performance is centered in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Interested parties must adhere to the response deadline of November 16, 2026, as specified in the solicitation posted on November 5, 2026.

General Info

US-flag ocean freight forwarding for DLA transformers, requiring MARAD reporting by November 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT MARITIME SUPPLY CHAIN

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight Transportation

Place of Performance

NEW CUMBERLAND, PA, 17070-5002, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE7M1-27-T-2112.

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

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TRANSFORMER, POWER

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PostedNov 5

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Response DeadlineNov 16

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT MARITIME SUPPLY CHAIN

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Performs ocean transportation for prime contractors on Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) supply contracts. Coordinates freight from port of loading to final discharge using U.S.-flag vessels. Manages MARAD reporting and provides rated on board vessel operating carrier's ocean bills of lading within 30 days of shipment. Utilizes heavy-lift shipping equipment. Delivers transformers to final discharge port.

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