COVER PAGE CAPE_H_SOW_DRAFT_RFP_NEGOTIATION.pdf

This is a Solicitation Cover Page for a federal maritime contract opportunity issued by the Maritime Administration (MARAD). The solicitation seeks long-term safe layberthing services for up to three CAPE H Class vessels on the U.S. West Coast under solicitation number 693JF726R000011. The contract type is Firm-Fixed-Price per-diem with reimbursable items, with award to be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method. The period of performance extends for ten years, from July 16, 2026 to July 15, 2036, with performance to occur at locations on the U.S. West Coast as detailed in the Statement of Work.

The contracting office is MARAD Office of Acquisitions, with Henry Puppe serving as the Contracting Officer and point of contact. The solicitation document includes thirteen sections covering standard federal contracting elements: solicitation forms, supplies and services with pricing, statement of work, packing and marking requirements, inspection and acceptance procedures, place of performance and liquidated damages provisions, administration, special contract terms and clauses, standard contract clauses, attachments, representations and certifications, instructions and conditions for offerors, and evaluation factors for award. The issue date and proposal due date and time were not populated in this cover page version.