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U.S.-Flag Vessel Transportation for Sea Shipments

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This contract requires the arrangement of sea transportation using U.S.-flag vessels in full compliance with DFARS regulations, ensuring that all maritime shipments adhere to the statutory preference for American-owned and operated vessels. If U.S.-flag vessels are not available, the contractor must submit valid waiver requests with supporting documentation and maintain comprehensive records proving vessel compliance with regulatory standards. The work is tied to a specific place of performance in Cherry Point, North Carolina, with a required response deadline of August 5, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 483110 for ocean freight transportation. The contract is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense’s ASC Commodities Division and is part of a broader effort to ensure defense-related maritime logistics meet national security and procurement mandates.

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Arrange U.S.-flag sea transport per DFARS for Cherry Point, NC, by August 5, 2026, under DoD subcontract.

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CHERRY POINT, NC, 28533-5040, US

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → ASC COMMODITIES DIVISION
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Arranging sea transportation using U.S.-flag vessels per DFARS requirements, including waiver requests if unavailable and documentation of vessel compliance.

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