Lay Berthing Services for Long-Term Safe Lay Berth for Watson LMSR Vessels
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking capable sources to provide long-term, exclusive-use lay berthing services for two WATSON Class LMSR vessels, specifically the TRAVIS E WATKINS and MITCHELL RED CLOUD, on the U.S. West Coast. The procurement aims to identify facilities and operators that can ensure secure, continuously available lay berths, meeting requirements such as certified mooring arrangements, adequate water depth, resilient fendering, and comprehensive port services including shore power and security. This initiative supports MARAD's mission to maintain Ready Reserve Force vessels for rapid activation in Department of Defense sealift missions. Interested parties are encouraged to submit capability statements by February 6, 2026, to Contracting Officer Henry H. Puppe at henry.puppe@dot.gov, as this notice is for market research purposes only and not a solicitation for proposals.