Sources Sought Notice- Layberthing Services for Long-Term Safe Layberth for Ro/Ro Cape H Vessels
ID: 693JF726SS00002Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFMARITIME ADMINISTRATION693JF7 DOT MARITIME ADMINISTRATIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (488390)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/89327ae66cc94d3bb7568c271e8af97b/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential providers for Layberthing Services for three Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro/Ro) vessels: MV Cape Henry, MV Cape Horn, and MV Cape Hudson, located on the U.S. West Coast. The requirement includes continuous, secure, and safe exclusive-use lay berthing, along with pier-side maintenance, utilities, and adherence to environmental compliance, ideally situated near support infrastructure. This opportunity is crucial for ensuring the operational readiness and maintenance of these vessels, which play a significant role in maritime logistics. Interested parties must submit capability statements by December 17, 2025, at 4:30 PM EST to Lisa Miles at lisa.miles@dot.gov, detailing their qualifications and experience, as this notice is part of MARAD's market research and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or bids.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lisa Miles
    lisa.miles@dot.gov
    Henry H. Puppe
    henry.puppe@dot.gov
    Files
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    Sources Sought Notice CAPE Hs.pdf
    MARAD issued a Sources Sought Notice (693JF726SS00002) on December 4, 2025, seeking Layberthing Services for three Ro/Ro CAPE H vessels (MV Cape Henry, MV Cape Horn, and MV Cape Hudson) on the U.S. West Coast. The requirement is for continuous, secure, and safe exclusive-use lay berthing with pier-side maintenance, utilities, and environmental compliance, preferably near support infrastructure. The base period is from April 16, 2026, to April 15, 2027, with nine one-year options. MARAD is exploring whether to set this aside for small businesses. Interested parties must submit capability statements by December 17, 2025, at 4:30 PM EST to lisa.miles@dot.gov, detailing their ability to support exclusive long-term berthing for three large Ro/Ro vessels, experience with similar vessels, facility location and features, past performance, socio-economic status, and any limitations.
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