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30-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER

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N32205-SS-N321-26-163Federal

Response Deadline09/04/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Defense, specifically Mschq Norfolk, is issuing a sources sought notice for a 30-day dry cargo time charter under solicitation number N32205-SS-N321-26-163. This requirement falls under NAICS code 483111 and is intended for performance in Beaumont, Texas. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of September 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Primary coordination for this effort is managed by David Hamilton, with Christopher Tomlin serving as the secondary point of contact.

General Info

DoD seeks 30-day dry cargo time charter in Beaumont, Texas by September 4, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq NorfolkView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

Beaumont, TX, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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N32205-SS-N321-26-163 Sources Sought Notice – 30-Day Dry Cargo Time Charter

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PhaseSources Sought

PostedAug 28

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineSep 4

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

09/04/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTCin 6 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

Contacts2 people available

OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

Contacts

David Hamilton

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Christopher Tomlin

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Please see attached Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N321-26-163.

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