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U.S. Flag Ocean Transport

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Response Deadline08/13/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract specifies the ocean transportation of defense supplies using U.S.-flagged vessels, strictly adhering to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement section 252.247-7024, which mandates the use of American-owned and crewed ships for military cargo. The work is to be performed with a primary place of performance in San Diego, California, and falls under the NAICS code 483111 for ocean freight transportation. This is a subcontract opportunity issued by the ASC Commodities Division of the Department of Defense, with responses required by August 13, 2026, and the solicitation posted on August 5, 2026. All transportation services must comply with federal regulations ensuring national security and maritime sovereignty, making vessel ownership, flag status, and crew nationality critical factors in vendor eligibility.

General Info

U.S.-flagged vessels required for defense cargo transport from San Diego under strict federal maritime regulations.

Agency

Department Of Defense → ASC COMMODITIES DIVISIONView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

SAN DIEGO, CA, 92136-3581, US

Set-Aside

NONE

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Timeline

PostedAug 5

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Response DeadlineAug 13

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Response Deadline

08/13/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 7 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION

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Full Description

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Ocean transportation of defense supplies using U.S.-flagged vessels in compliance with DFARS 252.247-7024.

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