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U.S.-Flag Ocean Transportation Services

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Submission Closed07/27/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 483111

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Transportation of Supplies by Sea

ASC SUPPLIER OPER OEM DIVISION

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ESD 26R0018 PRESOLICITATION

Solicitation # N3220526R0018

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Defense Logistics Agency

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N3220525R6003 - SURTASS-E RFP

Solicitation # N3220525R6003

Solicitation N3220525R6003 is a request for a fixed-price time charter with reimbursable elements for one US-flagged or re-flagged vessel to support U.S. Navy operations. The vessel will be utilized to tow a passive acoustic monitoring system at speeds of 4 to 6 knots for events lasting up to 60 days, requiring high heading stability within 5 degrees. The contract specifies a performance period consisting of a one-year base period, three one-year option periods, and one 11-month option period. The vessel must be capable of worldwide operations across all ocean basins, including polar regions, and must meet ABS Ice Class D0 and IMO Polar Code Category C standards. The procurement is managed by MSCHQ Norfolk and is unrestricted, though it includes price evaluation preferences for HUBZone small businesses. Technical proposals are evaluated on an acceptable or unacceptable basis, with the award granted to the offeror with the lowest evaluated price. Key requirements include strict adherence to ABS underwater noise guidelines, comprehensive force protection and CBRN defense protocols, and the maintenance of a full crew complement. The most recent amendment, 0004, extended the response deadline to September 10, 2026. Invoicing and payment must be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.

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Drydocking & Undocking OperationsThis subcontract opportunity, issued by the Department of Homeland Security through the Sflc Procurement Branch 2, requires the physical docking and undocking of the USCGC GREENBRIER. The contractor must ensure all operations comply with SFLC Std Spec 8634 and official Coast Guard drawings while effectively managing all vessel interferences. The project is designated as a total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 483111. Interested parties must submit their responses by September 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

Sflc Procurement Branch 2(00085)

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Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) Time Charter Operation

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Time Charter Sub Rescue Vessel

Solicitation # N3220526R6077

This fixed-price time charter solicitation, numbered N3220526R6077, seeks one Jones Act qualified, U.S. flag Offshore Supply Vessel to support submarine rescue requirements, sea trials, and other Fleet missions near Norfolk, Virginia. The contract structure consists of a one-year base period with three optional one-year extensions and one final 11-month option period. Managed by the Department of Defense through Mschq Norfolk, the project has anticipated lay days from February 18 to March 28, 2027. Interested parties must submit responses by September 21, 2026, under NAICS code 483111.

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Maritime Transportation & Ocean ShippingThis subcontract for Maritime Transportation and Ocean Shipping is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense. The agreement focuses on the ocean transport of goods utilizing U.S.-flag vessels, ensuring full compliance with the Jones Act and all applicable federal shipping regulations. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 483111 and was posted on August 17, 2026. It establishes the legal and operational framework for moving cargo via sea, adhering to strict national security and maritime laws governing domestic shipping.

Defense Logistics Agency

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Domestic Freight & Logistics Coordination (Sea Transport)This subcontract, titled Domestic Freight and Logistics Coordination (Sea Transport), is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense. The primary objective of the agreement is the coordination of domestic sea transportation utilizing U.S.-flag vessels, ensuring all operations adhere to federal maritime laws and DLA shipping standards. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 483111 and was posted on August 17, 2026. It focuses on the logistical management of maritime freight to support defense requirements, with specific emphasis on regulatory compliance and the use of domestic shipping assets.

Defense Logistics Agency

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U.S.-Flag Ocean Transportation ServicesThis subcontract with the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense focuses on providing ocean freight transportation services. The primary requirement is the use of U.S.-flagged vessels to ensure full compliance with U.S. cargo preference laws for all Department of Defense shipments. Operating under NAICS code 483111, the contract is designed to facilitate the movement of cargo via sea. Key administrative details include a posted date of August 17, 2026, and the agreement is managed through the Defense Logistics Agency's procurement systems.

Defense Logistics Agency

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Domestic Freight & Sea Transportation ComplianceThis subcontract, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense, governs the domestic freight and sea transportation of manufactured fasteners. The agreement mandates that all shipments be conducted via U.S.-flagged vessels to ensure full compliance with the Jones Act and FAR 52.247-59 regulations regarding sea transportation. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 483111 and was posted on August 17, 2026. It establishes the legal and operational requirements for moving critical hardware components within domestic waters while adhering to federal maritime laws and defense procurement standards.

Defense Logistics Agency

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Domestic & International Freight LogisticsThis subcontract with the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense focuses on domestic and international freight logistics. The primary scope of work involves the transportation of goods via U.S. flag vessels for ocean shipments, ensuring full compliance with the Jones Act and established DLA shipping protocols. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 483111 and was posted on August 17, 2026. It establishes the necessary logistics framework for moving critical supplies through maritime channels while adhering to federal regulations governing domestic shipping and defense agency requirements.

Defense Logistics Agency

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AI Contract Overview

The contract requires the provision of ocean freight transportation services using U.S.-flagged vessels that fully comply with the Jones Act and Department of Defense shipping requirements. All transportation must be performed under the stringent regulatory framework mandated for domestic maritime commerce, ensuring that vessels are American-owned, -crewed, -built, and -flagged. The work is categorized as a subcontract under NAICS code 483111, which corresponds to ocean freight transportation, and the performance location is designated as New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a zip code of 17070-5002. The contract is issued by the Department of Defense through its Land Supplier Operations Vehicle Support organization. Responses to this solicitation are due by July 27, 2026, and the opportunity was posted on July 16, 2026. The contract is not subject to any specific set-aside classification, meaning it is open to all eligible subcontractors who meet the regulatory and operational criteria. The performance demands strict adherence to DOD shipping protocols, which may include security, tracking, scheduling, and documentation standards beyond standard commercial practices. Interested parties must access the official solicitation link to review full terms, conditions, and submission requirements, as compliance with all federal maritime and defense transportation regulations is mandatory for award consideration.