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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 involves the ocean transportation of Carrier Assemblies for prime contractors supporting DLA supply contracts. The selected provider must utilize U.S.-flagged ocean-going vessels to transport shipments from the port of loading to the final discharge port. Key responsibilities include managing MARAD reporting and ensuring strict adherence to Department of Defense ocean transportation regulations. Additionally, the provider is required to issue an ocean bill of lading that includes ten specific data points, such as the vessel flag and gross weight. The opportunity is issued by the Department of Defense under the DLA Weapons Support Land Supply Chain and is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The performance location is listed as New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, under NAICS code 483111. Interested parties must submit their responses by November 16, 2026.

General Info

US-flagged ocean freight for Carrier Assemblies, DoD compliant, small business set-aside, due 11/16/2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT LAND SUPPLY CHAIN

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight Transportation

Place of Performance

NEW CUMBERLAND, PA, 17070-5002, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE7L1-27-T-3835.

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

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PostedNov 5

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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 LAND SUPPLY CHAIN

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Full Description

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Performs ocean transportation of Carrier Assemblies for prime contractors delivering DLA supply contracts. Provides U.S.-flagged ocean-going vessels for shipment from port of loading to final discharge. Manages MARAD reporting and DoD ocean transportation regulations. Delivers components to the final discharge port and provides an ocean bill of lading containing 10 required data points including vessel flag and gross weight.

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