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U.S.-Flag Ocean Freight Services

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

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This subcontract for U.S.-Flag Ocean Freight Services, issued by the Department of Defense under the DLA Weapons Support Fluid Handling Division, involves providing ocean transportation for prime contractors fulfilling DLA supply contracts. The selected provider is responsible for securing U.S.-flagged vessels to transport materials from the port of loading to the final discharge port, issuing rated on board vessel operating carrier's ocean bills of lading, and maintaining documentation of efforts to secure U.S.-flag carriers. The contractor must ensure full compliance with MARAD reporting requirements and successfully deliver all materials to the designated final discharge port. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 483111, with the place of performance located in New Cumberland. The response deadline for this requirement is November 16, 2026.

General Info

DoD subcontract for U.S.-flag ocean freight services in New Cumberland by November 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT FLUID HANDLING DIVISION

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 SPE7M4-27-T-2774.

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

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Timeline

PostedNov 6

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Response DeadlineNov 16

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11/16/2026, 12:00:00 PM ESTin 10 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT FLUID HANDLING DIVISION

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Performs ocean transportation for prime contractors delivering DLA supply contracts. Secures U.S.-flagged vessels for shipment from port of loading to final discharge, provides rated on board vessel operating carrier's ocean bills of lading, and documents diligent efforts to secure U.S.-flag carriers. Complies with MARAD reporting requirements. Delivers materials to the final discharge port.

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