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N32205-SS-N321-27-013Federal

Response Deadline11/05/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight Transportation

Place of Performance

VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

SS-27-013_Notice.pdf

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PhaseSources Sought

PostedOct 29

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineNov 5

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

11/05/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTCin 7 days

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

Contacts2 people available

OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

Contacts

Jordan Morrison

Michelle D. James

Full Description

Please see attached Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N321-27-013

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