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USNS BIG HORN DEACTIVATION

Awarded

N3220525R4094Federal

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

Contract Value

$7,993,257

NAICS

N/A

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

ALABAMA SHIPYARD LLC

Award Issued Date

09/04/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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1 update

PhaseAwarded

PostedJun 17

Presolicitation

Notice updatedJun 17

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Type ChangedAug 7

Presolicitation → Solicitation

AwardedSep 4

Contract was awarded

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

Contacts1 person available

OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

Contacts

Christopher Ward

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

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