Layberthing of 2 RRF Vessels, Cornhusker State and Gopher State in the East Coast of the United States

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is issuing solicitation 693JF725B000006 for the exclusive long-term safe layberthing of two Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessels, the Gopher State and the Cornhusker State. This requirement is classified under NAICS 488390, Other Support Activities for Water Transportation, and PSC V119, Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Transportation: Other. The agency requires a suitable facility located on the East Coast of the United States to accommodate both vessels.

This procurement is being conducted as an Invitation for Bid (IFB), and the Maritime Administration requires all bids to be submitted via mail to the contracting office in Washington, DC. The response deadline is July 28, 2025, at 1430 Eastern Standard Time, at which point the bid opening will be conducted via Microsoft Teams or telephone. Final contract awards are subject to approval by the Department of Transportation's Office of the Secretary and the Department of Government Efficiency.

Primary point of contact for this solicitation is Henry H. Puppe. The record includes four attachments: the final solicitation document, two question-and-answer documents, and an amendment issued on July 22, 2025. This opportunity was originally published on June 16, 2025, and maintains a performance location within the United States.