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Vessel Technical Management and Crewing Services

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Response Deadline08/14/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract entails the full technical management of a chartered tanker, covering all aspects of vessel operations including crewing, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and performance reporting throughout the duration of the charter. The scope requires a capable provider to ensure the vessel remains fully operational and compliant with international and domestic maritime standards while supporting the needs of the Department of Defense. All crewing functions must be executed to maintain operational readiness, and detailed reporting must be submitted to track performance metrics, safety records, and maintenance schedules. This is a subcontract classified as a Small Business Set Aside - Partial, with the NAICS code 488310 indicating it falls under Support Activities for Water Transportation. The solicitation was posted on August 7, 2026, with a response deadline of August 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The contracting agency is the Department of Defense through Mschq Norfolk, and the performance location is tied to the vessel’s charter operations, though specific geographic details are not provided. Interested parties must respond through the official SAM.gov portal by the stated deadline to be considered for award.

General Info

Technical management of chartered tanker for DoD, including crewing, maintenance, compliance, and reporting.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Mschq NorfolkView Agency

NAICS

488310 - Port and Harbor OperationsView NAICS

Place of Performance

VA, JPN

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PostedAug 7

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Response DeadlineAug 14

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Mschq Norfolk

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Provide full technical management of the chartered tanker including crewing, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and performance reporting during charter operations.

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