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Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE) Technical Support

ID: 693JF725R000020 • Type: Solicitation • Match:  95%
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Description

The purpose of this solicitation is to obtain specialized assistance, and professional consulting services with the expert knowledge of the data structure, processing logic, and queries within the American Bureau of Shipping's Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE), and with expertise in the commercial maritime business operations, and marine maintenance management, and Preventive
Maintenance Plans (PMP).

The RRF Management System (RMS) encompasses the management and operation of Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software applications, hardware infrastructure. The RMS Program office, located in MARAD's Division of Logistics (MAR-614), provides overall program direction and operations guidance for RMS-related activities. MARAD's Division of Maintenance and Repair (MAR-611) is responsible for documentation and training related to the business protocols, process improvements, and ship maintenance plans.

The primary RMS software application is a customized version of the American Bureau of Shipping's Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE), a client-server MySQL-based database application. NSE is the maintenance management system used across the NDRF, for tracking maintenance and financial information for all operations of all MARAD vessels. Third party applications are also used for RMS customized reports and remote accessing of shipboard servers and workstations. MAR-611 Manages the NSE software and requests, while MAR-614 manages the support and hardware across all NSE deployment sites.

NSE is installed onboard all NDRF vessels, two special program vessels, and school ships. It is in operation at seven contracted Ship Managers, two Logistics Support Contractors Sites, MARAD Headquarters, and MARAD Division Offices. There are approximately one thousand active NSE users/accounts. MARAD has also deployed a tailored version of NSE at three NDRF
sites (James River (fort Eustis), VA; Beaumont, TX; and Suisun Bay, CA) to support NDRF functions called the Reserve Fleet management System (RFMS). RMS supports the following programs the National Defense Reserve Fleet, Ready Reserve Force, Missile Defense Agency Ships, Reserve Fleet Management Sites, NSMV construction, and Public Nautical School Ship
Programs.

Background
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking specialized assistance and professional consulting services with expertise in the American Bureau of Shipping’s Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE) and commercial maritime business operations.

The Ready Reserve Force (RRF) program, which includes approximately 60 vessels, is part of the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF) that supports rapid deployment of U.S. military forces. The RRF Management System (RMS) oversees the management and operation of software applications and hardware infrastructure related to these vessels.

Work Details
The contract involves providing labor and support for various programs including:
- Labor NSE Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support RRF and Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs.
- Labor to support Reserve Fleet Management Site (RFMS).
- Travel expenses related to the above services.
- Other reimbursable costs associated with the contract.
- Labor to support National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) construction.
- Labor to support Public Nautical School Ship Program.

The services will include data management, training on NSE, cybersecurity support, technical assistance for NSE integrations, drydock support, document support, and RMS software SME responsibilities. The contractor must have personnel with a minimum of 5 years working as an SME with NSE.

Place of Performance
Services may be performed at ship sites, Ship Manager Offices, MARAD headquarters, or MARAD Area Division Offices.
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Overview

Agency
Maritime Administration (MARAD) [DOT]
Response Deadline
Sept. 12, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EDT (original: Aug. 22, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EDT) Past Due
Posted
July 23, 2025, 7:50 a.m. EDT (updated: Sept. 8, 2025, 7:01 a.m. EDT)
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
541519 - Other Computer Related Services
PSC
7A20 - IT And Telecom - Application Development Software (Perpetual License Software)
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20590 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
$34 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Average
On 7/23/25 Maritime Administration issued Solicitation 693JF725R000020 for Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE) Technical Support due 9/12/25. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 541519 (SBA Size Standard $34 Million) and PSC 7A20.
Primary Contact
Name
Douglas A. Kennard   Profile
Email
douglas.kennard@dot.gov
Phone
(202) 366-1711

Secondary Contact

Name
Denise Clarke   Profile
Email
denise.clarke@dot.gov
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
Sept. 16, 2025
Last Updated By
douglas.kennard@dot.gov
Archive Date
Sept. 16, 2025