Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Service Life Evaluation Program (SLEP), and Class-Related Technical & Engineering Support Services
Past Recompete Updated
- Agency
-
Department of Transportation
- Solicitation expected
- Estimated value
- $5,000,000 to $9,900,000
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Forecast facts
- Anticipated award
- Through
- Acquisition strategy
- Full and Open Competition
- NAICS code
- 541330 Engineering Services
- Place of performance
- AL
- Forecast number
- 51447
- Points of contact
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- Chris Upham chris.upham@dot.gov (202) 731-6220
Forecast details come from the GSA Acquisition Gateway. Agencies' dates and values are estimates.
About this forecast
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is recompeting a contract for root cause analysis, service life evaluation program engineering assessments, and comprehensive technical and engineering support services for vessel lifecycle management, with solicitation release estimated for 2026-10-06 and award anticipated 2026-12-01. The contractor will perform root cause analyses of vessel failures and incidents; conduct service life evaluation program (SLEP) engineering assessments; and provide class-related engineering, design, plan review, certification, survey, inspection, and technical support including structural, mechanical, and electrical condition assessments, finite element and fatigue analyses, non-destructive testing, equipment testing and certification, corrective-action development, system upgrades and refurbishment recommendations, and safety and environmental compliance assessments. Services also encompass training and knowledge transfer, condition-based asset management, Technical Authority program and project management support including planning, quality assurance, risk mitigation, schedule and budget tracking, research and design, and classification support, with the overall objective to identify and correct vessel failure causes, proactively address lifecycle risks, reduce repair and drydock cost overruns, and extend safe operational life of MARAD vessels.
The estimated award value ranges from $5 million to $9.9 million, with performance of work in Alabama, USA and a period of performance from 2026-12-01 through 2027-11-30. The contract is structured as time and materials/labor hours, awarded as a purchase order under full and open competition with no set-aside. Chris Upham, Type Desk Engineer at Maritime Administration, serves as the point of contact at chris.upham@dot.gov or 202-731-6220.
Forecast text
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) requires comprehensive technical, engineering, and program support services to improve vessel reliability, extend service life, maintain regulatory and classification compliance, and support operational readiness throughout the vessel lifecycle.
The contractor will perform Root Cause Analyses (RCA) of vessel failures and incidents; conduct Service Life Evaluation Program (SLEP) engineering assessments; and provide class-related engineering, design, plan review, certification, survey, inspection, and technical support. Services may include structural, mechanical, and electrical condition assessments; finite element and fatigue analyses; non-destructive testing (NDT); equipment testing and certification; corrective-action development; system upgrades and refurbishment recommendations; and safety and environmental compliance assessments.
The requirement also includes training and knowledge transfer, condition-based asset management and other specialized technical support, as well as Technical Authority program and project management support, including planning, quality assurance, risk mitigation, schedule and budget tracking, research and design, classification support, and deliverable coordination. The overall objective is to identify and correct the causes of vessel failures, proactively address lifecycle risks, reduce repair and drydock cost overruns, and extend the safe and effective operational life of MARAD vessels.
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