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N32205-SS-PM4-26-143Federal

Response Deadline07/27/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq NorfolkView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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SS-26-143+Notice.pdf

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Timeline

PhaseSources Sought

PostedJul 20

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Response DeadlineJul 27

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07/27/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTCin 6 days

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Organization & Contact Information

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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Matthew Price

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Christopher Tomlin

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Full Description

Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-PM4-26-143 is hereby posted.

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