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Cargo Preference and Domestic Trade

Office of Cargo Preference and Domestic Trade
MILITARY CARGOES
Customer Outreach
Tel.:(800) 9US-Flag (987-3524)
(202) 366-4610

Fax: (202) 366-5522
Email:
cargo.marad@dot.gov


       CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

 

The prime contractor is responsible for ensuring compliance with cargo preference regulations, not only by the prime but by all subcontractors, regardless of the tier.  The prime contractor is responsible for ensuring that subcontractors are in compliance with the cargo preference statutes.   Any penalties for violation of the cargo preference regulations at any level would be imposed on the prime contractor.  The prime contractor also is responsible for providing the government Contracting Officer and MARAD with a copy of the ocean carrier, freight rated, onboard ocean bill of lading for each shipments.  Bills of lading for MARAD should be directed to:

     Maritime Administration
     Office of Cargo Preference and Domestic Trade
     MAR-730/Mail Stop W23-453
     Southeast Federal Center
     1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
     Washington, DC  20590

     FAX:   202-366-5522

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