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25-DAY DRY CARGO TIME OR VOYAGE CHARTER

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N32205-SS-N321-26-164Federal

Response Deadline09/03/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Defense, through Mschq Norfolk, has issued a sources sought notice under solicitation number N32205-SS-N321-26-164 for a 25-day dry cargo time or voyage charter. This requirement falls under NAICS code 483111 and is slated for performance in Texas. Interested parties must submit their responses by September 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Primary coordination for this opportunity is handled by Jordan Morrison, with Eric Hatcher serving as the secondary point of contact.

General Info

DoD seeks 25-day dry cargo charter in Texas; responses due September 3, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq NorfolkView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

TX, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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SS-26-164+Notice.pdf

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Timeline

PhaseSources Sought

PostedAug 28

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineSep 3

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

09/03/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTCin 5 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

Contacts2 people available

OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

Contacts

Jordan Morrison

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

ERIC HATCHER

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

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Please see attached Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N321-26-164

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