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East Coast Tanker Time Charter (Extended Term)

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SS-27-008Federal

Response Deadline11/13/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

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

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight Transportation

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

1

SS-27-008.pdf

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PhaseSources Sought

PostedOct 30

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineNov 13

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

11/13/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTCin 14 days

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Organization & Contact Information

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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

Contacts

Brittany Miller

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Stephanie Ricker

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

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This Sources Sought Notice is for an Option Evaluation and will be used to determine whether to exercise and Option on an existing Charter Contract. Please see attached for full details.

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