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Layberthing of 2 RRF Vessels, Cornhusker State and Gopher State in the East Coast of the United States   2

ID: 693JF725B000006 • Type: Solicitation
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Description

Posted: July 22, 2025, 10:47 a.m. EDT

Bid Opening Remains: 07/28/2025 at 1430 Eastern Standard Time.

Q&A II Posted officially as Amendment 0001.

This is an IFB where bidding is to be mailed in by the closing date. Note, no awards shall be made for this, or any requirtement, before DOGE/ OST approvals at DOT.

Opening will be on MS Teams or Telephone Only -

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Q&A period ends 30 JUNE 2025.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) requires services for the exclusive long-term safe lay berthing for the RRF Vessels GOPHER STATE and CONRHUSKER STATE on the East Coast.

See attached solicitation.

All bids shall be mailed to:

Henry Puppe

Contract Specialist (W26-418)

U.S. Department of Transportation

Maritime Adminstration

1200 New Jersey Ave SE

Mail Stop 2

Washington, DC 20590

Posted: July 8, 2025, 1:14 p.m. EDT
Posted: July 8, 2025, 12:25 p.m. EDT
Posted: July 3, 2025, 1:32 p.m. EDT
Posted: June 16, 2025, 3:50 p.m. EDT
Background
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) requires services for the exclusive long-term safe lay berthing of two Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessels, GOPHER STATE and CORNHUSKER STATE, on the East Coast of the United States.

This solicitation aims to ensure that these vessels are safely moored and maintained in a suitable facility that meets specific operational and safety standards.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for providing layberthing services which include:
1. Ensuring the layberth meets safety and operational standards as defined in the contract.
2. Maintaining all necessary permits, licenses, and leases for the duration of the contract.
3. Developing a Heavy Weather Mooring Plan to ensure vessels can be safely moored under adverse weather conditions.
4. Providing a detailed scope of work for any modifications or renovations needed at the layberth facility, including compliance with NEPA requirements.
5. Ensuring that all deck and cargo handling equipment is operational and maintained.
6. Providing security measures to prevent unauthorized access to the vessels.
7. Submitting monthly updates on facility improvements if applicable, along with a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
8. Conducting regular inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA and USCG safety requirements.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over multiple years, starting from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2035, with various tasks scheduled throughout this period.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed on the East Coast of the United States.

Overview

Response Deadline
July 28, 2025, 2:30 p.m. EDT (original: July 14, 2025, 2:30 p.m. EDT) Past Due
Posted
June 16, 2025, 3:50 p.m. EDT (updated: July 22, 2025, 10:47 a.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
$47 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$5,000,000 - $15,000,000 (AI estimate)
On 6/16/25 Maritime Administration issued Solicitation 693JF725B000006 for Layberthing of 2 RRF Vessels, Cornhusker State and Gopher State in the East Coast of the United States due 7/28/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 488390 and PSC V119.
Primary Contact
Name
Henry H. Puppe   Profile
Phone
(202) 493-8977

Secondary Contact

Name
Denise Clarke   Profile
Phone
(202) 366-2861

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF > MARITIME ADMINISTRATION > 693JF7 DOT MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
FPDS Organization Code
6938-00091
Source Organization Code
100179145
Last Updated
July 22, 2025
Last Updated By
henry.puppe@dot.gov
Archive Date
Aug. 12, 2025