Sources Sought Notice CAPE Hs.pdf

Sources Sought Notice Notice # 693JF726SS00002

Date: 12/4/2025 DOT/Maritime Administration (MARAD) Sources Sought Notice- Layberthing Services for Long-Term Safe Layberth for Ro/Ro Cape H Vessels

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in—and the resources to support—Layberthing Services for Long-Term Safe Layberth for Ro/Ro CAPE H Vessels: MV Cape Henry (T-AKR-5067), MV Cape Horn (T-AKR-5068) and MV Cape Hudson (T-AKR-5066) on the US West Coast. These vessels require continuous, secure, and safe lay berthing at a designated facility, preferably near support infrastructure and within the United States.

BACKGROUND

MARAD maintains Ready Reserve Force vessels to support rapid activation for DoD sealift missions. This requirement focuses on continuous, secure, and safe lay berthing with pier-side maintenance, utilities, and environmental compliance for the CAPE H-class vessels, which have considerable size and draft needs.

Requirement Overview

Exclusive-use berthing for three Ro/Ro CAPE H vessels simultaneously

Secure perimeter with controlled access

Continuous, uninterrupted access

Pier-side maintenance support: power, potable water, sewage disposal, waste handling

Conformance with environmental regulations (federal/state/MARPOL/NEPA compliance)

Favorable geographic location on the U.S. West Coast to enable rapid DoD deployment

Period of Performance

Base Period: April 16, 2026 – April 15, 2027

Options: Nine option years (April 16, 2027 – April 15, 2037)

Socio-economic Considerations

Two or more qualified small business sources exist; small business set-aside possible depending on responses. Historically, awards have been a mix of small and large businesses contingent on port/location suitability.

Instructions for Response

Interested parties are requested to submit capability statements addressing:

1) Ability to support exclusive long-term lay berthing for three large Ro/Ro vessels simultaneously;

2) Experience with lay berthing similar large vessels, especially CAPE H-class or Ro/ Ro ships;

3) Details on facility location (West Coast preferred) including available utilities and security features;

4) Past performance and relevant contracts with MARAD, DoD, or related federal agencies;

5) Socio-economic status (Small Business, HUBZone, SDB, etc.);

6) Any limitations or constraints;

7) Company Name, Address, and DUNS Number;

8) Point of Contact, Email Address, and Phone Number; and

9) Business Size under the applicable NAICS Code 488390- State your business size, large or small, under the applicable NAICS code. If applicable, provide the socio-economic category.

Based on the responses to this Sources Sought notice/market research, this requirement may be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition, and multiple awards may be made. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by December 17, 2025 at 4:30PM EST. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to lisa.miles@dot.gov.

If you have any questions concerning this opportunity, please contact: lisa.miles@dot.gov.

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