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Strategic Sea Lift - Learmonth

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RFI/2026/SSL-LInternational

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The Strategic Sea Lift - Learmonth project, managed by the Department of Defence - DSRG, is currently conducting an alternative finance market sounding process. This sources-sought opportunity, identified by solicitation number RFI/2026/SSL-L, is focused on performance within Australia. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of December 17, 2026. To gain access to the Projects Information Pack, respondents are required to execute and return a specific Disclaimer and Confidentiality Agreement to the designated lodgment address. Primary inquiries and communications regarding this process should be directed to the Contact Officer via the provided commercial planning email address.

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Defence DSRG seeks alternative finance for Strategic Sea Lift Learmonth by December 17, 2026.

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WA, AUS

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AgencyDepartment of Defence - DSRG
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Respondents must execute and return the "DISCLAIMER AND CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT STRATEGIC SEA LIFT - LEARMONTH ALTERNATIVE FINANCE MARKET SOUNDING PROCESS" to the address for lodgment for access to the Projects Information Pack.

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