AUTEC SHUTTLE MISSION JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL DOCUMENT
ID: N3220522P2141Type: Justification
AwardedApr 21, 2023
Award #:N3220522P2141
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSC NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4157cf7cdc194d72b69e48c8cb0d8a5b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy's MSC Norfolk, is seeking to justify and approve a mission related to the AUTEC Shuttle. This procurement involves marine charter transportation services, as outlined in the attached Justification and Approval document published in accordance with FAR 6.305. The services are critical for supporting transportation needs at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Interested parties can reach out to Eric Hatcher at 757-341-5471 or via email at ERIC.N.HATCHER2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL for further details regarding this opportunity.

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