Pre-solicitation Synopsis for the Layberthing of 3 RRF Vessels, Cape Sable, Cape San Juan, and Cape Starr in the East, Gulf, and/or West Coast of the United States
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- Solicitation number
- 693JF725B000001
- Agency
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Maritime Administration
Department of Transportation
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 488390 Other Support Activities for Water Transportation
- Place of performance
- United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Maritime Administration (MARAD), an agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation, is seeking layberthing services for three Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro/Ro) vessels: Cape Sable, Cape San Juan, and Cape Starr. The procurement will involve securing exclusive long-term safe layberth facilities along the East, Gulf, and/or West Coast of the United States, with potential locations including navigable waterways within 150 miles of open waters. MARAD will utilize an Invitation for Bids (IFB) with the number 693JF725B000001, expected to be issued in December 2024, and will evaluate bids based on lowest price and date of facility availability. Potential bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and will need to provide a layberth facility that meets extensive technical requirements, including appropriate water depth, heavy weather mooring capabilities, and comprehensive support services. The bid-opening date will be specified in the IFB, and interested parties can contact Henry Puppe at Henry.Puppe@dot.gov for any questions or clarifications.
The solicitation is an unrestricted contract with no specific set-aside designations, using the NAICS code 488390 for Other Support Activities for Water Transportation. The contract will offer two potential performance periods: one 12-month base period with four 12-month option years, or one 12-month base period with nine 12-month option years. The layberth facility must be located in a full-service port complex with specific infrastructure requirements, including proximity to ship repair companies, 24/7 pilot services, and comprehensive maritime support capabilities. While specific award values are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the contract will be structured as a Firm Fixed Price Contract, with award determined by the lowest price and earliest facility availability. The period of performance is set to begin on November 18, 2024, with the facility required to provide extensive services including shore power, potable water, sewage management, security, and environmental compliance.
Notice text
This is a PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS; it is not a solicitation announcement; thus, this synopsis neither solicits for proposals nor bids and no contract will be awarded based on this synopsis. The purpose of this synopsis is to alert the public that the Maritime Administration (MARAD), which is an agency of the United States Department of Transportation, intends to procure layberthing services for an exclusive use long-term safe layberth for three Ro/Ro vessels. The geographic area of consideration for this solicitation is for the three vessels is on the East, Gulf and/or West Coast. Potential layberth locations are inclusive of navigable waterways that can support the safe berthing and navigation of the size vessel identified. For potential sources located on inland waterways the distance to open waters must not exceed 150 miles. The primary bid for the solicitation will be one base year and 4 option years with an alternative bid for a base year and nine option years.
The solicitation, which will be used for this procurement will be an Invitation for Bids (IFB) and will be issued by December 2024; the IFB number will be: 693JF725B000001. The bid-opening date will be specified in the IFB. In addition, MARAD will utilize a Firm Fixed Price Contract for the above-mentioned procurement. Award will be based on lowest price and date of facility availability. The period of performance of the ensuing contract will be: one 12-month Base Period and four 12-month Option Periods or one 12-month Base Period and nine 12-month Option Periods. The appropriate NAICS code for this procurement is 488390.
Please be strongly advised that Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible to receive an award from any Government solicitation; SAM’s website is as follows: http://www.sam.gov. In order to locate the solicitation, Contractors can go to https://sam.gov and search for the IFB number at the website. It is the Bidder's responsibility to check the website (https://sam.gov/) as often as necessary for any posted changes to this synopsis and all amendments.
Please feel free to contact Henry Puppe Henry.Puppe@dot.gov for any question or clarification.
The Contracting Office Address is:
Department of Transportation/ MARAD
1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, 20590
Washington, DC 20590
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| CAPE Ss Layberthing Solicitation on East - Gulf - and - West Coast 05Jun24.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Layberthing for up to three (3) CAPE S class RRF vessels, CAPE SABLE, CAPE SAN JUAN, CAPE STARR on the U. S. East, Gulf, or West Coast. (Amended) | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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