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N3220527R6016Federal

Response Deadline11/06/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight Transportation

Place of Performance

Bremerton, WA, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

Military Sealift Command Tug Contract (TUGCON - SPOT) February 2026 (02-26)

55 pages · rfp

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Wage Determination No. 2015-0213 Revision 42

wage-determination

High

Shipyard Data Sheet for Vessel Maintenance and Work Costs

3 pages · other

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27R6016+RFP.pdf

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedOct 30

Presolicitation

Type ChangedOct 30

Presolicitation → Solicitation

Response DeadlineNov 6

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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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Christopher Tomlin

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Full Description

RFP N3220527R6016 IS HEREBY POSTED.

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