Port Of Vancouver

Port of Vancouver is a local government port authority established in 2004 and located in Vancouver, Washington, serving as a strategic maritime infrastructure entity on the U.S. West Coast. The port specializes in providing comprehensive maritime support services to federal agencies, with a demonstrated commitment to environmental sustainability and technological innovation in port operations. Through its federal awards, Port of Vancouver supplies layberthing services, security enhancements, and zero-emission infrastructure deployment that support national maritime readiness and environmental objectives.

Port of Vancouver has secured federal contract awards primarily through the U.S. Maritime Administration for layberthing and vessel support services. The port holds a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract valued at $9.63 million with an ultimate completion date of November 30, 2033, which was awarded on December 1, 2023. Under this contract framework, the port has received a firm fixed-price delivery order valued at $2.64 million, awarded on November 30, 2023, to provide layberthing support services for the Ready Reserve Force vessel SS Curtiss, moored in Portland, Oregon. The contract services encompass safe berthing, utility connections, electrical services, water and sewage services, vessel maintenance coordination with local maritime professionals, removal of underwater obstacles, coordination with local pilots and docking masters, and provision of heavy weather mooring plans. These contracts were not subject to any set-aside designations and demonstrate the port's specialized capability in supporting federal maritime readiness initiatives through sustained port infrastructure support extending through December 1, 2034.

Port of Vancouver has been awarded multiple federal grants reflecting its role as a critical maritime infrastructure provider with substantial environmental and security focus. The port received a $465,220 Port Security Grant Program award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency with performance period from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2028, aimed at enhancing maritime transportation infrastructure security through procurement of security equipment, development of security plans, maritime security training, and implementation of protective measures for port facilities. Additionally, Port of Vancouver was awarded a $25.08 million Project Grant under the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Ports Program funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, with completion date of December 1, 2028. This substantial award funds the purchase and deployment of two electric mobile harbor cranes, electric power supply and battery charging infrastructure, installation of 480-voltage vessel shore power for cruise vessels, workforce training for port staff, and near-port community engagement activities, with intended beneficiaries including port tenants, unions, the Pacific Maritime Association, and indirect beneficiaries in surrounding communities. The port has received prior Port Security Grant Program awards from FEMA dated September 1, 2024 (completion August 31, 2027) and September 1, 2021 (completion August 31, 2024), establishing a pattern of sustained federal investment in port security infrastructure. The port also received a sub-grant award from the Military Department of Washington State on February 10, 2023, related to FEMA COVID-19 emergency protective measures.

Port of Vancouver holds a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract with the U.S. Maritime Administration valued at $9.63 million, awarded December 1, 2023, with ultimate completion date of November 30, 2033. This contract does not fall under a parent contract vehicle but represents a standalone IDV established through competitive solicitation posted October 27, 2022. The contract provides a long-term framework for layberthing services supporting the Ready Reserve Force vessel SS Curtiss (T-AVB 3) and establishes the foundation for firm-fixed-price delivery orders, including the November 30, 2023 delivery order valued at $2.64 million for fiscal year 2024 base period and option period 2 support. Under this IDV structure, the Maritime Administration can issue multiple delivery orders throughout the contract period to address operational requirements for safe layberth support, vessel maintenance, utility coordination, and related maritime support services, providing MARAD with flexible procurement authority while ensuring sustained operational readiness of the Ready Reserve Force fleet.