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Sources Sought for Option 2 Exercise of 24C4137 (FE Shallow Draft Tanker)

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N3220524C4137Federal

Response Deadline08/14/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The U.S. Navy, through the Department of Defense office in Norfolk, Virginia, has issued a sources sought notice for Option 2 of Contract 24C4137, which pertains to the acquisition of a shallow draft tanker. This solicitation is specifically designated as a Small Business Set Aside - Partial, indicating that only certain small businesses are eligible to respond. The solicitation number is N3220524C4137, and the NAICS code 483111 reflects the classification for water transportation of freight. Responses must be submitted by August 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, following the public posting on August 7, 2026. The place of performance has not been specified, and additional details regarding requirements are referenced in document SS-26-154. Primary point of contact is Ashley M. Smith-Sallinger, reachable via email or phone, with F. Carley Orvin listed as secondary contact for further inquiries. All information and submissions must be routed through the official SAM.gov portal linked in the solicitation.

General Info

U.S. Navy seeks small business bids for shallow draft tanker under Contract 24C4137, due August 14, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq NorfolkView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

VA, JPN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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SS-26-154+Shallow+Draft+Tanker+Opt+2.docx

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Timeline

PhaseSources Sought

PostedAug 7

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineAug 14

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

08/14/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 6 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

Contacts2 people available

OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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Ashley M. Smith-Sallinger

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+1 (555) 000-0000

F. Carley Orvin

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

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Please see SS-26-154 for additional details for this Option Exercise

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