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U.S.-Flag Ocean Transportation Services

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Response Deadline08/20/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This contract solicitates U.S.-flag ocean transportation services under the Department of Defense’s Nuclear Reactor Program, requiring full adherence to DFARS 252.247-7025, which mandates the use of American-flagged vessels for ocean transit. Waiver documentation must be provided if any exception to this requirement is sought, ensuring strict compliance with federal regulations regarding maritime transportation. The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBA program, exclusively available to small businesses classified under NAICS code 483111 for ocean transportation. The performance location is specified as Cherry Point, North Carolina with a zip code of 28533-5040, indicating the primary operational area. Bids must be submitted by the deadline of August 20, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on August 9, 2026, with no solicitation number listed. The contract type is identified as a subcontract, suggesting it feeds into a larger procurement structure under the Defense Logistics Agency’s systems.

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U.S.-flag ocean transport for DoD nuclear program, small business set-aside, Cherry Point, NC, bids due August 20, 2026

Agency

Department Of Defense → NUCLEAR REACTOR PROGRAMView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

CHERRY POINT, NC, 28533-5040, US

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SBA

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PostedAug 9

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Response DeadlineAug 20

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08/20/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 11 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → NUCLEAR REACTOR PROGRAM

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Ocean transportation using U.S.-flagged vessels in compliance with DFARS 252.247-7025, including waiver documentation if required.

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