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Operation & Maintenance of Expeditionary Transfer Dock Vessels

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N3220526C1237Federal

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The contract is for the operation and maintenance of Expeditionary Transfer Dock vessels, which are critical to fulfill the mission requirements of the Department of Defense. Due to the urgent and vital nature of this mission, the awarding agency has determined that only one responsible source, MSC, can satisfy these specialized needs, thereby limiting competition as per the justification referenced in RFO 6.103-1. This approach ensures a streamlined procurement process to meet immediate operational demands. The contract solicitation number is N3220526C1237 and was posted on May 14, 2026. The performance location is Houston, Texas, with oversight by the MSC Headquarters office based in Norfolk, Virginia. The NAICS code associated with the contract is 483111, indicating marine cargo handling services. Key contacts for this contract include Kurt Oberg and Ray Cruz, both affiliated with the U.S. Navy and reachable via provided phone numbers and email addresses for any further inquiries.

General Info

Single-source contract awarded to MSC for Expeditionary Transfer Dock operation and maintenance, Houston-based.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight Transportation View NAICS

Place of Performance

Houston, TX, 77084, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(1)

ESD+redacted+FINAL.pdf

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Timeline

PhaseAwarded

PostedMay 14

award-notice

Type ChangedMay 14

award-notice → justification

AwardedJun 17

Contract was awarded

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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 / Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

Contacts

Kurt Oberg

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

CRUZ RAY

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

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Operation & Maintenance of Expeditionary Transfer Dock Vessels awarded in accordance with RFO 6.103-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

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