Federal Register #2026-09667

Solicitation for Membership on the National Shipper Advisory Committee

The Federal Maritime Commission is inviting qualified individuals to apply for membership on the National Shipper Advisory Committee (NSAC), which advises on international ocean freight delivery system policies. - Government Buyer: - Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) - Committee meetings held at FMC headquarters in Washington, DC, or virtually - Products/Services Requested: - Service: Membership on the National Shipper Advisory Committee - 24 voluntary, unpaid positions - Members advise on competitiveness, reliability, integrity, and fairness of international ocean freight delivery - Applicants must have expertise, knowledge, and experience in international ocean freight matters - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equal representation of exporters and importers - Consideration of commodities shipped, ports used, and geographic areas served for balanced representation - Members may be subject to security background checks and ethics requirements - Membership is voluntary and not compensated - Terms expire after three years, with possible extension until a successor is appointed - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a solicitation for committee membership, not a product or service procurement.

Description

The Federal Maritime Commission is requesting applications from qualified candidates for appointment as members of the National Shipper Advisory Committee (NSAC). The NSAC advises the Commission on policies related to the competitiveness, reliability, integrity, and fairness of the international ocean freight delivery system. The Committee consists of 24 members representing exporters and importers using ocean common carriers. Members serve voluntarily without compensation and must demonstrate expertise in matters relating to the international ocean freight delivery system. Applications must be received by May 28, 2026.

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