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The TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF | MARITIME ADMINISTRATION has issued a Tender notice for the procurement of a Lay Berthing Services for LongTerm Safe Lay Berth for RoRo CAPE R Vessels in the USA. This Tender notice was published on 04 Dec 2025 and is scheduled to close on 15 Dec 2025, with an estimated Tender value of Refer Document. Interested bidders can access detailed Tender information, eligibility criteria, and complete bidding documents by referencing TOT Ref No. 131437271, while the tender notice number is 693JF7-26-SS-0001 and Registering on the platform.
Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Lay Berthing Services for LongTerm Safe Lay Berth for RoRo CAPE R Vessels
Deadline: 15 Dec 2025
Posting Date: 04 Dec 2025
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 131437271
Document Ref. No.: 693JF7-26-SS-0001
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE (SSN) 693JF7-26-SS-0001
Lay Berthing Services for Long-Term Safe Lay Berth for Ro/Ro CAPE R Vessels
Solicitation Number: [693JF726DxTBAx]
U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD)
Date: December 3, 2025
Point of Contact: Henry Puppe, Contracting Officer, MARAD
Email: henry.puppe@dot.gov
PURPOSE
The Maritime Administration (MARAD), U.S. Department of Transportation, is conducting market research to identify capable sources for the provision of **lay berthing services** providing exclusive-use, long-term safe lay berth capabilities for up to two Ro/Ro CAPE R vessels: MV CAPE RISE (T-AKR-9678) and MV CAPE RACE (T-AKR-9960) on the U.S. East Coast.
BACKGROUND
MARAD maintains Ready Reserve Force vessels to support rapid activation for DoD sealift missions. This requirement focuses on continuous, secure, and safe lay berthing with pier-side maintenance, utilities, and environmental compliance for the CAPE R-class vessels, which have considerable size and draft needs.
Requirement Overview
Exclusive-use berthing for two Ro/Ro CAPE R vessels simultaneously
Secure perimeter with controlled access
Continuous, uninterrupted access
Pier-side maintenance support: power, potable water, sewage disposal, waste handling
Conformance with environmental regulations (federal/state/MARPOL/NEPA compliance)
Favorable geographic location on the U.S. East Coast to enable rapid DoD deployment
Period of Performance
Base Period: April 16, 2026 - April 15, 2027
Options: Nine option years (April 2027 - April 2037)
Socio-economic Considerations
Two or more qualified small business sources exist; small business set-aside possible depending on responses.
Historically, awards have been a mix of small and large businesses contingent on port/location suitability.
Instructions for Response
Interested parties are requested to submit capability statements addressing: br...
Notice ID: 693jf7-26-ss-0001
Department/Ind. Agency: transportation, department of
Sub-tier: maritime administration
Office: 693jf7 dot maritime administration
NAICS Code: 488390 - Other Support Activities for Water Transportation
Inactive Dates: dec 30, 2025
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
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