Layberthing of 2 LMSR Vessels, MENDONCA and BENAVIDEZ, on the East Coast of the United States

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
693JF722B000001
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Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

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Place of performance
United States

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This solicitation seeks exclusive long-term layberthing services for two Large Medium Speed Ro/Ro vessels, the MENDONCA and BENAVIDEZ, between September 15, 2022 to September 14, 2032. The Maritime Administration requires the contractor to safely berth and moor the vessels at a full-service port complex on the U.S. East Coast. Bidders may propose a five-year or ten-year contract term. Award will be made to the responsive, responsible bidder offering the lowest evaluated price for either term. The deadline for proposals is January 19, 2022.

This is a total small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 488310 and PSC code is X222. The layberthing must demonstrate the ability to safely moor the vessels in accordance with Mooring Service Type III standards for wind speeds up to 120 mph depending on location. Performance will be at a qualified U.S. East Coast port.

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The Maritime Administration (MARAD) requires services for the exclusive long-term safe layberthing for two (2) Large Medium Speed Ro/Ro’s (LMSR) vessels, MENDONCA and BENAVIDEZ on the U.S. East Coast.  Although the layberth is intended for the vessel identified in this solicitation, the Government may substitute a vessel of a similar size or smaller. A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Department of the Defense (DoD) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) establishes that, in consideration of the National Defense and the American Merchant Marine, a mutual interest and responsibility exists for the joint establishment, maintenance and control of a Ready Reserve Force 
(RRF), which is an element of the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF).  The ships of the RRF are maintained by MARAD in various states of readiness to meet common user lift requirements of the armed services in a contingency.  The RRF consists of 41 vessels as of October 15, 2021. 

Please refer to the attached document for additional details. 

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The Maritime Administration (MARAD) requires services for the exclusive long-term safe layberthing for two (2) Large Medium Speed Ro/Ro’s (LMSR) vessels, MENDONCA and BENAVIDEZ on the U.S. East Coast.  Although the layberth is intended for the vessel identified in this solicitation, the Government may substitute a vessel of a similar size or smaller. A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Department of the Defense (DoD) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) establishes that, in consideration of the National Defense and the American Merchant Marine, a mutual interest and responsibility exists for the joint establishment, maintenance and control of a Ready Reserve Force 
(RRF), which is an element of the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF).  The ships of the RRF are maintained by MARAD in various states of readiness to meet common user lift requirements of the armed services in a contingency.  The RRF consists of 41 vessels as of October 15, 2021. 

Please refer to the attached document for additional details. 

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Notice Type Posted
This notice Latest solicitation Solicitation
Pre-solicitation Synopsis for the Layberthing of 2 LMSR Vessels, MENDONCA and BENAVIDEZ, on the East Coast of the United States Original Pre-Solicitation

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