MARAD Protection & Indemnity Policy Services
ID: 693JF726R000003Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONMARITIME ADMINISTRATION693JF7 DOT MARITIME ADMINISTRATIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

NAICS

Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (524210)

PSC

SOCIAL- GOVERNMENT INSURANCE PROGRAMS: OTHER (G008)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Transportation, through the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is seeking a licensed marine insurance broker to provide Protection & Indemnity (P&I) Policy Services for its fleet of training ships owned by the U.S. Government. The selected broker will be responsible for canvassing the P&I market to secure coverage of at least $1 billion per ship, advising MARAD on coverage options, placing annual policies, and assisting with claims processing, all while adhering to specific legal requirements. This contract is crucial for ensuring adequate insurance coverage for vessels berthed at six State Maritime Academies, with a Firm-Fixed-Priced Contract structure that spans from February 19, 2026, to February 18, 2027, including four one-year options for extension. Interested parties can contact Lisa Miles at lisa.miles@dot.gov or Douglas A. Kennard at douglas.kennard@dot.gov for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking a licensed marine insurance broker to manage and administer a fleet Protection & Indemnity (P&I) Policy for training ships owned by the U.S. Government and berthed at six State Maritime Academies (SMAs). The policy needs to provide at least $1 billion in coverage per ship and adhere to specific U.S. Department of Justice clauses, prohibiting mandatory binding arbitration or foreign court claims, and including a “no recourse” clause due to the Anti-deficiency Act. The broker will be responsible for canvassing the P&I market, advising MARAD on coverage, placing annual policies, and supporting claims. The contract is a Firm-Fixed-Priced Contract with a base period from February 19, 2026, to February 18, 2027, and four one-year options, extending the total performance to five years. Key personnel include a Brokerage Agent, and the contract incorporates various FAR clauses, including those related to commercial items and government interests.
    Lifecycle
    Title
    Type
    Similar Opportunities
    Loading similar opportunities...