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Dry Cargo Voyage Charter

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N32205-SS-N103-26-146Federal

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The U.S. Navy, through the Department of Defense office in Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking information on Dry Cargo Voyage Charter services under solicitation N32205-SS-N103-26-146, with a response deadline of July 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. This sources sought notice is aimed at identifying qualified vendors capable of providing vessel charter services for the transportation of dry cargo, with the primary place of performance located in Guam. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 483111, which pertains to coastal and Great Lakes water transportation of cargo, and is open to all potential contractors without a specified small business set-aside. Primary point of contact for questions is Jordan Morrison at jordan.a.morrison5.civ@us.navy.mil, with F. Carley Orvin available as a secondary contact via phone at 564-230-3731. Interested parties must submit responses through the SAM.gov portal using the provided UI link before the deadline to be considered.

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U.S. Navy seeks dry cargo charter vendors for Guam operations via SAM.gov by July 29, 2026.

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Department Of Defense → Mschq NorfolkView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

GU, USA

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NONE

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SS-26-146+Notice.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk
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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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Please see attached Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N103-26-146.

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