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U.S.-Flag Vessel Shipping Compliance (If Sea Transport Used)

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Response Deadline08/17/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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If ocean transport is utilized under this contract, all shipments must be carried exclusively on U.S.-flag vessels in accordance with the regulatory requirement outlined in 252.247-7023. The contractor is obligated to notify the Maritime Administration within three business days of any such shipment and must maintain and provide documentation proving full compliance with this provision. This subcontract, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, is issued by the Department of Defense through the Maritime Supply Chain ESOC Buys office and falls under NAICS code 483111 for water transportation of cargo. The place of performance is listed as FPO with a zip code of 96691, and responses must be submitted by the deadline of August 17, 2026.

General Info

All ocean shipments must use U.S.-flag vessels, notify Maritime Admin within three days, and comply with Small Business Set-Aside rules.

Agency

Department Of Defense → MARITIME SUPPLY CHAIN ESOC BUYSView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

FPO, AP, 96691, US

Set-Aside

SBA

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PostedAug 4

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Response DeadlineAug 17

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08/17/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 12 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → MARITIME SUPPLY CHAIN ESOC BUYS

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If ocean transport is used, ensure shipment occurs via U.S.-flag vessel per 252.247-7023; notify MARAD within 3 business days; documentation of compliance required.

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