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66-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER

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N32205-SS-N321-26-165Federal

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

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The Department of Defense, through Mschq Norfolk, is issuing a sources sought notice for a 66-day dry cargo time charter. This requirement is categorized under NAICS code 483111 and is intended for performance in Texas. Interested parties must submit their responses by September 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Primary coordination for this solicitation is managed by Brandon Page, with secondary support provided by Christopher Tomlin.

General Info

DoD seeks 66-day dry cargo time charter in Texas; responses due September 4, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq NorfolkView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

TX, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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N32205-SS-N321-26-165 Sources Sought Notice - 66-Day Dry Cargo Time Charter

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PhaseSources Sought

PostedAug 31

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineSep 4

Submission deadline

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09/04/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTCin 3 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

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Brandon Page

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Christopher Tomlin

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Please see attached Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N321-26-165.

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