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U.S.-Flag Ocean Transportation Services

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The contract solicits U.S.-flag ocean transportation services under the Department of Defense’s Maritime Supply Chain ESOC Buys program, requiring full compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) reporting standards. Services must be performed using vessels registered under the U.S. flag, ensuring adherence to U.S. maritime laws and supporting national security and domestic shipping interests. The performance location is designated as Fort Eustis, Virginia, with a NAICS code of 483111 specifying ocean transportation of freight, indicating the scope involves the movement of cargo via sea lanes. This is a subcontract opportunity with a response deadline of August 10, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on July 28, 2026. The award will be governed by DFARS requirements, which impose strict accountability for reporting, supply chain integrity, and contractor compliance with federal defense contracting mandates. Only vendors capable of providing verified U.S.-flag vessel services and meeting all regulatory documentation obligations will be eligible to respond. All proposals must demonstrate operational readiness to fulfill transportation needs at the specified performance location while maintaining strict adherence to DoD security and logistics protocols.

General Info

U.S.-flag ocean freight services at Fort Eustis, Virginia, required under DFARS, deadline August 10, 2026.

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Department Of Defense → MARITIME SUPPLY CHAIN ESOC BUYSView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

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FORT EUSTIS, VA, 23604-5577, US

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → MARITIME SUPPLY CHAIN ESOC BUYS
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Ocean freight transportation using U.S.-flag vessels with compliance reporting under DFARS requirements.

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