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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on December 17, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

US Air Force Prepositioning Vessel

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SS-26-0031Federal

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The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency is soliciting proposals for a multiple-award, firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity contract for Disaster Overseas Transportation Support. This contract provides all-inclusive multimodal transportation and shipping services from Continental United States and Outside Continental United States points of origin to American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The scope of work includes managing disaster logistics, port operations, drayage, storage, asset tracking, and retrograde support to ensure the timely movement of containerized commodities and resources during both steady-state and emergency surge operations. The period of performance runs from February 2, 2027, through February 1, 2032, consisting of a one-year base period and four one-year option periods. This is a two-phased acquisition where award decisions are based on the most advantageous proposal, considering price and other factors. Non-price evaluation factors, including demonstrated experience, capability of key personnel, technical capability and management approach via oral presentation, assurance plans, and past performance, are weighted equally and are significantly more important than price. Contractors must adhere to strict quality standards, including a 98 percent accuracy level for cargo listings, and comply with Jones Act and Service Contract Act requirements. Administrative requirements include monthly invoicing via Standard Form 1034, the submission of a 10,000 USD performance bond for each completed day of work, and strict adherence to security protocols, including non-disclosure agreements and background checks for personnel.
Incident Support SECTION(ISS70)

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

NAICS

48311

Place of Performance

NC, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Sources Sought SS-26-0031 Extended-Term Time Charter USAF

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SS 26-0031 Extended-Term Time Charter USAF

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Response deadline changed from Dec 22, 2025 to Jan 5, 2026. The notice description changed.

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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 / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk
Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA
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Reah Norris
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Stephanie Ricker
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Military Sealift Command (MSC) requests information about the cost and availability of one time chartered US or foreign flag (to be reflagged U.S.) self-sustaining container ship capable of carrying ammunition in 20' ISO containers (TEU). Anticipated delivery will occur on 12 July 2027. See attached Sources Sought Notice for full details.


***17 DEC 2025: response/due date has been updated from 22 Dec 2025 to 05 January 2026

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