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U.S.-Flag Vessel Transportation Services

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The contract mandates the ocean transportation of goods exclusively using U.S.-flag vessels, with exceptions only if a formal waiver is approved. This requirement aligns with federal regulations promoting the use of American-owned and operated maritime assets for government-related freight movements. The solicitation, titled U.S.-Flag Vessel Transportation Services, falls under NAICS code 483111, indicating it pertains to deep sea, coastal, and great lakes water transportation services. It is structured as a subcontract, suggesting it supports a larger procurement effort within the Department of Defense. Performance is designated for TEXARKANA, with a ZIP code of 75507-5000, though the specific physical location of operations remains unspecified. The solicitation was posted on August 9, 2026, and responses are due by August 20, 2026. The contracting office is identified as the RED RIVER RECEIVING BLDG, under the Department of Defense, though no point of contact or additional details about vendor qualifications or service scope are provided in the available data.

General Info

U.S.-flag vessels only for DoD freight to TEXARKANA, waiver-based exceptions, bid due August 20, 2026.

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Department Of Defense → RED RIVER RECEIVING BLDGView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

TEXARKANA, TX, 75507-5000, US

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → RED RIVER RECEIVING BLDG
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Ocean transportation of goods using U.S.-flag vessels as mandated by the contract, unless a waiver is granted.

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