Lay Berthing Services for Long-Term Safe Lay Berth for Watson LMSR Vessels
Contact and place of performance
Henry H. Puppe
USA
The due date for proposals is hereby extended from MAY 4th to MAY 8th, 2026.
NOTE: Due to industry concerns regarding the West Coast layberth solicitation, MARAD will reduce the wind requirement from 130 mph to 85 mph.
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) requires services for the exclusive long-term safe layberthing for up to two (2) WATSON CLASS LMSR RRF vessels, TRAVIS E WATKINS and MITCHELL RED CLOUD on the U.S. West Coast. Although the layberths are intended for the vessels identified in this solicitation, the Government may substitute vessels of a similar size or smaller.
See Solicitation document for details.
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is soliciting services for the exclusive long-term safe layberthing of up to two Watson Class Large, Medium-Speed Roll-on/Roll-off (LMSR) Ready Reserve Force vessels. The requirement specifically identifies the vessels Travis E. Watkins and Mitchell Red Cloud for placement on the U.S. West Coast. While these specific ships are currently designated for the layberths, the government maintains the authority to substitute them with vessels of a similar or smaller size. In response to industry feedback, the agency has adjusted the environmental specifications for this requirement, reducing the wind stability standard from 130 mph to 85 mph.
This federal opportunity is identified under solicitation number 693JF726R000009 and is classified under NAICS code 488390 for Other Support Activities for Water Transportation and PSC code R425 for Professional Engineering and Technical Support. There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. Proposals are due by May 8, 2026, following a recent deadline extension from May 4. Henry H. Puppe serves as the point of contact for this solicitation, which includes three attachments: two sets of questions and answers and the final solicitation document.
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