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U.S.-Flag Vessel Transportation & Shipping Compliance

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The contract requires the arrangement of ocean transportation using U.S.-flag vessels in full compliance with 46 U.S.C. Chapter 551, mandating that all shipping activities adhere to the requirements for domestic vessel use. If any exceptions apply, the contractor must file appropriate waiver requests and ensure all compliance documentation is accurately prepared and submitted alongside final invoices. The work is positioned under a subcontract structure with a NAICS code of 483111, indicating focus on ocean transport services, and performance is specifically tied to Tracy, California, with a zip code of 95304-5000. The opportunity was posted on July 27, 2026, with responses due by July 30, 2026, and is managed by the Department of Defense under the organization title Construction & Equipment Manu & Con. All actions must be completed within this short window to meet federal shipping compliance standards.

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U.S.-flag ocean transport required for Tracy, CA, under DoD contract, compliance mandatory with waiver rules.

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Department Of Defense → CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT MANU & CONView Agency

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483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

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TRACY, CA, 95304-5000, US

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Arrange ocean transportation using U.S.-flag vessels per 46 U.S.C. Chapter 551, file waiver requests if applicable, and provide compliance documentation with final invoices.

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