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Obangame Express 2017 - Zone D Vessel

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PM2-MTP-0066Federal

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V--Vessel Atlantic Ops Physical Inspections Draft RFP
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NAICS: 483112
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NAICS: 483112
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NAICS: 483112
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2 months ago

DEADLINE

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NAICS: 483112
Federal
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2 months ago

DEADLINE

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NAICS: 483112
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NAICS: 483112
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NAICS: 483112
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Defense Logistics Agency

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2 months ago

DEADLINE

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NAICS: 483112
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DEADLINE

N/A
NAICS: 483112
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Defense Logistics Agency

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2 months ago

DEADLINE

N/A
NAICS: 483112
DIBBS
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Defense Logistics Agency

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3 months ago

DEADLINE

N/A

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

NAICS

483112 - Deep Sea Passenger Transportation

Place of Performance

Douala, VA, CMR

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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PM2-MTP-0066 Charter of US or Foreign Flag Support Vessel

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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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GENERAL: This requirement is for one (1) chartered vessel to be used during the execution phase of exercise OBANGAME EXPRESS 2017.. The vessel will be used as training platform to facilitate boarding exercises in the vicinity of Indenau, Cameroon. The vessel will be used as a boarding platform to participate in compliant boarding scenarios. SCOPE OF WORK: The contractor shall provide one (1) Training Vessel to facilitate boarding exercises in the vicinity of Indenau, Cameroon. The Control Team (Government) will rendezvous with the vessels at anchor or pier side on 21 March 2017 for an inspection of the vessel and introduction to the Ship's Master. The Control Team will consist of two (2) USG personnel. Boarding events will occur in international waters approximately 12-30 miles off of the coast of Indenau, Cameroon. During the day, the vessels will receive maneuvering instructions from exercise controllers. The vessels are permitted to anchor at night. AREA OF OPERATIONS: The operation area is approximately 12-30 miles off of the coast of Indenau, Cameroon PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: March 21 - 29, 2017 DELIVERY: 0800 hours local, 21 March 2017, Douala, Cameroon

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