Layberthing Services for Long-Term Safe Lay Berth for Ro/Ro CAPE R Vessels on the US East Coast

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is issuing Solicitation 693JF726R000005 for a Firm‑Fixed‑Price, Indefinite‑Delivery/Indefinite‑Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide exclusive, long‑term lay‑berthing services for up to two MARAD‑owned roll‑on/roll‑off (Ro/Ro) vessels on the U.S. East Coast. The award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror under FAR 15.101‑2. Offerors must submit a complete SF 1449 by 30 Mar 2026 (email to Henry Puppe, henry.puppe@dot.gov) and may ask questions through 16 Mar 2026. The contract’s performance period runs 16 Apr 2027 – 15 Apr 2028 (with optional extensions noted in the solicitation). Key technical requirements include: (1) provision of a safe, exclusive berth for two Ro/Ro vessels, with documented berth location and nesting capability; (2) a credible dredging plan covering contractor identification, schedule, required permits, and post‑dredging survey; (3) Facility Security Requirements per Section C‑12 (UFC‑standard perimeter fencing, 24/7 TWIC‑certified guard access, CCTV, lighting, guard shack, and clear zones); and (4) electronic submission of payment requests in accordance with FAR 32.001. The solicitation references FAR 52.212‑1, ‑3, ‑4, and ‑5 and is subject to DPAS priority (15 CFR 700). NAICS 488390 is used; no set‑aside is applied, but the solicitation lists eligibility for SDVOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, and other small‑business categories. Compliance with these requirements and submission of all required blocks on the SF 1449 are mandatory for award consideration.

Notice ID

07625cee1c44443ea968e9f8ace667ff

Solicitation Number

693JF726R000005

NAICS Code

488390

Classification Code

R425