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U.S.-Flag Ocean Transportation Services

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Response Deadline08/21/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This contract solicits U.S.-flag ocean transportation services in full compliance with the Merchant Marine Act, ensuring that all freight moves aboard American-owned, -crewed, and -flagged vessels. The requirement is part of a total small business set-aside under SBA guidelines, meaning only small businesses can compete for this award, and it is classified under NAICS code 483111 for ocean freight transportation. The performance location is specified as New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with a zip code of 17070-5002, indicating where the logistics and delivery operations are expected to be focused. Bids must be submitted by August 21, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on August 10, 2026, under the Land Supply Chain office of the Department of Defense. Waiver coordination may be necessary if any aspect of the Merchant Marine Act compliance requires exceptions, and the contracting activity is managed through the DIBBS system with the official solicitation reference number SPE7L126T949C.

General Info

U.S.-flag ocean freight contract for small businesses, New Cumberland, PA, bids due August 21, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → LAND SUPPLY CHAINView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

NEW CUMBERLAND, PA, 17070-5002, US

Set-Aside

SBA

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Timeline

PostedAug 10

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Response DeadlineAug 21

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Response Deadline

08/21/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 11 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → LAND SUPPLY CHAIN

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Ocean freight transportation using U.S.-flag vessels in compliance with the Merchant Marine Act, including waiver coordination if needed.

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