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U.S.-Flag Vessel Freight Transport

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Federal

Response Deadline09/14/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT MANU & CONView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

NEW CUMBERLAND, PA, 17070-5002, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of SPE8EE-26-T-2519.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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BLOCK, TACKLE

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PostedSep 2

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Response DeadlineSep 14

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT MANU & CON

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Performs ocean transport of tackle blocks for prime contractors on DLA supply contracts using U.S.-flagged cargo vessels. Coordinates cargo loading and discharge, provides ocean bills of lading, and reports vessel flag and port data to MARAD. Complies with MARAD reporting and U.S.-flag vessel requirements. Delivers cargo to the designated port of final discharge.

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