Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Marad Request for Information on Potential Vessel Leasing
Deadline: 31 Aug 2026
Posting Date: 27 Aug 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 148038853
Document Ref. No.: MARADVesselLeaseRFI2026
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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The purpose of this announcement is to request additional industry feedback regarding a potential solicitation/acquisition. The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is issuing this RFI notice to determine the availability and technical capability of the U.S. maritime industry to deliver strategic sealift ships. The Government is seeking to identify all qualified sources to assess the industrial base-s capability to meet upcoming mission requirements.
Interested parties are invited to review the attached RFI in its entirety and respond no later than 5:00 PM PDT on Monday, August 31, 2026.
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This RFI is being issued for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotations) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Furthermore, the Government is not seeking proposals at this time. Respondents to this notice are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred by responding to this notice. All costs associated with responding to this notice will be solely at the expense of the responding party.
Submissions may be reviewed by Government personnel and support contractors bound by appropriate non-disclosure agreements. Intellectual property, business confidential or other privileged information contained in responses to this RFI will not be distributed outside of the Department of Transportation, except as required by law, regulation, or court order. Any such information must be clearly marked at the bottom of each page.
Notice ID: maradvesselleaserfi2026
Department/Ind. Agency: transportation, department of
Sub-tier: maritime administration
NAICS Code: 532411 - Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing
Inactive Dates: sep 30, 2026
Inactive Policy: manual
Disclaimer: The deadline date mentioned is tentative and provided for informational purposes only. This notice is a procurement forecast or general procurement plan, and not an active tender. Suppliers are advised to refer to the original documents and contact the issuing authority directly for the official tender release date and further details
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Tender Notice
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