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N3220526R6135_A0001Federal

Response Deadline09/28/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight Transportation

Place of Performance

CA, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

(2)

N3220526R6135 - RFP for Vessel Towing Services

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RFP N3220526R6135 Amendment 0001

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedSep 25

Solicitation

Response DeadlineSep 28

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

09/28/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTCin 2 days

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Organization & Contact Information

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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Full Description

Please see the attached Amendment A0001 and support documents.

Please see the attached RFP N3220526R6135 and supporting documents.

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