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85-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER/5-YEAR IDIQ

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N32205-SS-N321-26-153Federal

Response Deadline08/20/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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The solicitation invites industry input for a combined 85-day dry cargo time charter and a five-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract under NAICS code 483111, managed by the Department of Defense through the Office of MSCHQ Norfolk in Virginia. Respondents are expected to provide capabilities to support maritime cargo transportation, with performance anticipated to occur in California, although the exact location is not specified. The opportunity is open to all potential vendors without any specific set-aside classification, and submissions must be received by August 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. Primary contact for inquiries is Tiffany Gallon, reachable via email or phone, with Christopher Tomlin serving as the secondary point of contact. Interested parties should review the attached Sources Sought Notice and submit responses through the SAM.gov portal link provided.

General Info

Industry invited to bid on 85-day cargo charter and five-year maritime transport contract by August 20, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq NorfolkView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Sources Sought N32205-SS-N321-26-153 Dry Cargo Time Charter 85-Day/5-Year IDIQ

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Timeline

PhaseSources Sought

PostedAug 6

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineAug 20

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

08/20/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTCin 13 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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Tiffany Gallon

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Christopher Tomlin

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Please see the attached Sources Sought Notice.

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