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U.S.-Flag Ocean Freight Services

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Response Deadline11/16/2026, 11:00:00 AM CST

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This subcontract for U.S.-Flag Ocean Freight Services involves providing ocean transportation for prime contractors on Department of Defense projects. The selected provider will utilize U.S.-flagged vessels to transport manufactured components from the port of loading to the final discharge port, ensuring full compliance with MARAD requirements and U.S.-flag vessel mandates. Responsibilities include managing ocean bills of lading and reporting both gross weight and total ocean freight costs. The opportunity is issued by the DLA Weapons Support Land Supply Chain and is specifically set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 483111. Performance will take place in Texarkana, Texas. Interested parties must respond by November 16, 2026.

General Info

US-flag ocean freight subcontract for DoD projects, set aside for women-owned small businesses.

Agency

Department Of Defense → DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT LAND SUPPLY CHAIN

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight Transportation

Place of Performance

TEXARKANA, TX, 75507-5000, USA

Set-Aside

WOSB

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE7L1-27-T-4248.

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, 11:00:00 AM CSTin 10 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT LAND SUPPLY CHAIN

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Performs ocean transportation for prime contractors on Department of Defense projects. Provides U.S.-flagged vessels to transport manufactured components from the port of loading to the port of final discharge. Manages rated on board vessel operating carrier's ocean bills of lading and reports gross weight and total ocean freight costs. Complies with MARAD requirements and U.S.-flag vessel mandates. Delivers components to the final discharge port.

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