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Aggregate Voyage Charter

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N32205-SS-N103-26-140Federal

Response Deadline07/20/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract notice, titled Aggregate Voyage Charter and identified by solicitation number N32205-SS-N103-26-140, is a sources sought notice issued by the Department of Defense through the Office of MSCHQ Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia. It seeks industry input regarding potential contracting opportunities for aggregate voyage charter services, with the place of performance located in Florida. The notice was posted on July 17, 2026, and responses are due by July 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The North American Industry Classification System code 483111 applies to this solicitation, indicating a focus on inland water transportation. An amendment, designated as Amendment 0001, has been issued and should be reviewed in conjunction with the original notice. Primary point of contact is Jordan Morrison via email, with F. Carley Orvin available as a secondary contact by phone. The notice is accessible through the SAM.gov website.

General Info

DoD seeks industry input for aggregate voyage charter services in Florida by July 17, 2026, NAICS 483111.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq NorfolkView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

FL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(2)

SS-26-140+A0001+Notice.pdf

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26-140+Sources+Sought+Notice.pdf

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Timeline

1 update

PhaseSources Sought

PostedJul 16

Sources Sought

Amendment 1Jul 17

Contract was updated

Response DeadlineJul 20

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

07/20/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTCin 2 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

Jordan Morrison

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F. Carley Orvin

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Sources sought notice N32205-SS-N103-26-140 is hereby amended. Please see attached amendment 0001.

Please see the attached Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N103-26-140.

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