Amendment 0001_Services of a Spill Management Team to manage the clean-up activity in the event of an Oil Spill from MARAD-owned vessels.
ID: RFP693JF725R000004Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Remediation Services (562910)

PSC

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PROTECTION- OIL SPILL RESPONSE (F112)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/080f475859684ac380d135794345d6f1/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking proposals for a Spill Management Team (SMT) to oversee oil spill cleanup operations for MARAD-owned vessels. The contractor will be responsible for developing and implementing vessel response plans, conducting inspections and audits, facilitating training sessions, and managing spill response operations, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and effective spill management practices. This procurement is critical for maintaining national environmental interests and readiness for potential oil spills, with a contract period spanning from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2035, including a six-year base period and two optional periods. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 3:00 PM ET on January 13, 2025, to Denise Clarke at Denise.clarke@dot.gov, and any questions must be submitted by December 30, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Denise Clarke
    (202) 366-2861
    Denise.clarke@dot.gov
    Files
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    AMENDMENT 00001_693JF725R000004 .pdf
    The document outlines Amendment 0001 to the solicitation 693JF725R000004, which includes critical updates regarding an Oil Pollution and Hazardous Material Spill Response Contract. The amendment specifies the addition of Attachment "A" - J-1: List of MARAD Reserve Force Ships, December 2024, replacing the previously listed ships in the RFP dated 12/11/2024. The list contains a total of 61 ships, highlighting their names, with the acknowledgment of potential changes in the ship details. The deadline for submitting proposals remains unchanged at 3:00 PM ET on January 13, 2025. It emphasizes the necessity for contractors to acknowledge receipt of this amendment in order to have their offers considered, reiterating protocol for communication regarding any changes to previously submitted offers. This amendment reflects the federal government's effort to ensure up-to-date information regarding maritime resources essential for environmental response efforts.
    RFP 693JF725R000004.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking proposals for a Spill Management Team (SMT) to oversee oil spill cleanup operations for MARAD-owned vessels. This Request for Proposal (RFP) encompasses a six-year base period from March 1, 2025, to February 28, 2031, along with two additional option periods. The contractor is expected to develop and implement vessel and tactical response plans, conduct inspections and audits, and facilitate training and exercises, ensuring vessel readiness for oil spills. Key tasks include preparing response plans, conducting up to six training sessions per year, engaging in tabletop exercises, and managing spill response operations. The contractor will also provide staff trained in response management and coordinate with MARAD and other federal agencies during spill incidents. The contractor's expertise will be critical in ensuring compliance with federal regulations and effective spill management practices. The proposal requires attention to safety, environmental regulations, and readiness to mobilize resources promptly. The RFP emphasizes the importance of a seamless transition and operational continuity while ensuring that all processes align with federal standards, thus protecting national environmental interests.
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