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U.S.-Flag Vessel Transportation & Logistics Coordination

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The contract requires the arrangement of sea transportation for supplies using U.S.-flagged vessels, with strict adherence to Jones Act regulations and mandatory notification to the Maritime Administration. All logistics must be coordinated to ensure compliance with federal maritime laws that mandate the use of American-owned, -crewed, -built, and -flagged ships for domestic maritime transport. The scope encompasses full logistical coordination, including scheduling, documentation, and regulatory filings to maintain compliance throughout the transportation process. This is a subcontract under the Department of Defense's Fluid Handling Division, with a solicitation deadline of August 10, 2026, and a posting date of July 28, 2026. It is categorized under NAICS code 483111, indicating it pertains to ocean transportation of freight. There is no specified set-aside type, and performance location details are not provided, though all activities must align with U.S. maritime jurisdictional requirements. The contract will be managed through the DIBBS system with the solicitation number SPE7M426T289J.

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Arrange U.S.-flagged sea transport per Jones Act, comply with Maritime Administration, subcontract under DoD by August 10, 2026.

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Department Of Defense → FLUID HANDLING DIVISIONView Agency

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483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

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US

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FLUID HANDLING DIVISION
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Arrange sea transportation of supplies using U.S.-flagged vessels, including MARAD notification and compliance with Jones Act requirements.

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