NORFOLK HARBOR TUGS
ID: SS-26-028Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSCHQ NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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Navigational Services to Shipping (488330)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MARINE CHARTER (V124)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/fe195d1cdbd24c1ba45c62744e72af8f/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding the procurement of tug services for Norfolk Harbor. This Sources Sought notice aims to identify potential sources capable of providing navigational services to shipping, particularly in the context of marine charter transportation. Tug services are critical for ensuring safe and efficient maritime operations in busy ports, such as Norfolk, Virginia. Interested parties are encouraged to reach out to the primary contact, Jordan Schwaner, at jordan.t.schwaner.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 156-422-64538, or the secondary contact, Yvonne Escoto, at yvonne.escoto.civ@us.navy.mil or 564-230-3497, for further details regarding this opportunity.

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