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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on February 10, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

DRY CARGO VOYAGE CHARTER

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N32205-SS-N321-26-053Federal

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NAICS: 48311
Federal
Disaster Overseas Transportation Support (DOTS) - AS/GU/CNMI
Solicitation # 70FB7026R00000030
The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency is soliciting proposals for a multiple-award, firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity contract for Disaster Overseas Transportation Support. This contract provides all-inclusive multimodal transportation and shipping services from Continental United States and Outside Continental United States points of origin to American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The scope of work includes managing disaster logistics, port operations, drayage, storage, asset tracking, and retrograde support to ensure the timely movement of containerized commodities and resources during both steady-state and emergency surge operations. The period of performance runs from February 2, 2027, through February 1, 2032, consisting of a one-year base period and four one-year option periods. This is a two-phased acquisition where award decisions are based on the most advantageous proposal, considering price and other factors. Non-price evaluation factors, including demonstrated experience, capability of key personnel, technical capability and management approach via oral presentation, assurance plans, and past performance, are weighted equally and are significantly more important than price. Contractors must adhere to strict quality standards, including a 98 percent accuracy level for cargo listings, and comply with Jones Act and Service Contract Act requirements. Administrative requirements include monthly invoicing via Standard Form 1034, the submission of a 10,000 USD performance bond for each completed day of work, and strict adherence to security protocols, including non-disclosure agreements and background checks for personnel.
Incident Support SECTION(ISS70)

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21 days ago

DEADLINE

in 8 days

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

NAICS

48311

Place of Performance

WA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Sources Sought Notice N32205-SS-N321-26-053 Dry Cargo Voyage Charter

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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
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