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U.S.-Flag Ocean Transportation Services

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The contract seeks U.S.-flag ocean transportation services for the movement of batteries or related components, ensuring full compliance with the Jones Act and Department of Defense cargo reporting protocols. All vessels must be American-owned, crewed, and registered to meet legal requirements for domestic maritime commerce, and the carrier must adhere to strict DOD documentation procedures for tracking and reporting cargo throughout transit. The service is intended to support defense logistics needs, emphasizing secure, compliant, and reliable transport of sensitive materials across ocean routes. The solicitation, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense, is classified as a subcontract with a NAICS code of 483111 for ocean freight transportation. Responses are due by August 10, 2026, and the opportunity was posted on July 30, 2026. While specific details on origin, destination, or volume are not provided, performance is expected to align with federal maritime regulations and DOD supply chain integrity standards. Interested parties must submit proposals through the designated DIBBS portal to be considered for award.

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U.S.-flag vessels required for secure DOD battery transport under Jones Act and strict cargo reporting rules by August 10, 2026.

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Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics AgencyView Agency

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483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

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Ocean freight transportation of batteries or components using U.S.-flag vessels, compliant with Jones Act and DOD cargo reporting requirements.

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