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Dry Cargo Vessel Provision (Time Charter)

Active

Federal

Response Deadline09/23/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq NorfolkView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

VA, JPN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of N32205-26-PM4-173.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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27-DAY DRY CARGO TIME CHARTER

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Timeline

PostedSep 17

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Response DeadlineSep 23

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Response Deadline

09/23/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 4 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Supplies a sea-going vessel for prime contractors on Military Sealift Command (MSC) strategic sealift projects. Provides a dry cargo vessel capable of transporting rolling stock and general cargo for a 27-day time charter. Ensures vessel meets US Navy/MSC maritime safety and operational standards. Delivers a seaworthy vessel available for the specified charter duration.

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