Short-Term Rental of Commercial Ships w/Marine Crane Capability
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- B670505
- Agency
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Department of Energy
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Place of performance
- Livermore, California, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (LLNS), operating under the Department of Energy, is seeking short-term rental of commercial ships with marine crane capabilities to support Pacific and Atlantic operations. The procurement involves acquiring U.S.-flagged vessels between 200-350 feet long, with specific requirements including a marine crane capable of lifting 3 tons at Sea State 4, minimum 2,500 sq ft deck space, and ability to accommodate vessel crew and four LLNS personnel. Potential suppliers must complete a Supplier Questionnaire and submit supporting documentation to Stephanie Gallardo and Yvonne Garcia by June 27, 2025. The evaluation will likely focus on vessel specifications, operational readiness, compliance with maritime regulations, and capability to support autonomous vessel launch and recovery operations. This sources sought notice is for planning purposes and does not guarantee a future Request for Proposal (RFP).
The opportunity is not set aside for any specific business category and is classified under NAICS code 532490 for commercial and industrial machinery rental. Rental terms will range from 1-6 months, including two weeks for mobilization and demobilization at each port. While no specific award value is mentioned, the contract will involve a Master Task Agreement (MTA) with subsequent Task Orders. The vessels must support launch and recovery of autonomous vessels approximately 20 feet long, 12 feet wide, and weighing up to 5,200 lbs. Key operational requirements include a fully U.S. citizen crew with valid Coast Guard licenses, a certified crane operator, daily meals, laundry services, and compliance with maritime standards such as SOLAS, MARPOL, ABS, and U.S. Coast Guard regulations. The procurement is designed to support LLNL's operations, potentially including locations in Hawaii and the Kwajalein Marshall Islands.
Notice text
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (hereinafter called “LLNS”) is seeking sources to provide short-term rentals of commercial ships equipped with marine cranes. These vessels will support Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) Pacific and Atlantic operations, potentially including Hawaii and the Kwajalein Marshall Islands facilitating the launch and recovery of autonomous vessels approximately 20 feet long, 12 feet wide, and weighing up to 5,200 lbs.
Please see the attached documents for more details.
Interested parties should submit a completed Supplier Questionnaire along with supporting documentation to Stephanie Gallardo (gallardo11@llnl.gov) and Yvonne Garcia (garcia288@llnl.gov) by the deadline specified in the SAM.gov Sources Sought.
Note: This request is for planning purposes only. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) nor is there any promise or guarantee that an RFP will be released in the future.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier Questionnaire_21 May 2025.pdf | ||
| Statement of Work_21 May 2025.pdf |
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