Layberthing Services for Long-Term Safe Lay Berth for Ro/Ro CAPE R Vessels on the US East Coast

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks proposals for exclusive long-term layberthing services for up to two CAPE R class RRF vessels (CAPE RACE and CAPE RISE) on the U.S. East Coast. The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) may substitute vessels of similar size or smaller. The contract will be a 5- or 10-year IDIQ, fixed-price/cost-reimbursement award.

• Layberthing Services: Provision of a safe and secure layberth facility for CAPE R class vessels.

• Facility Requirements: Includes roadways, parking, accommodation ladder access, communications, site inspection boat, oil spill plan, and security fencing.

• Utilities: Provision of metered shore power, potable water, and sewage services.

• Connect/Disconnect Services: Services for connecting/disconnecting vessels to shore power, water, and telephone.

• Heavy Weather Mooring Plan: Development and implementation of a plan to ensure vessel safety in heavy weather conditions.

• Fendering: Provision of resilient fenders to protect vessels and the layberth.

• Pier Apron: A paved, well-maintained pier apron capable of supporting vertical live loads and vehicle access.

• Security: 24/7 access control, security guards, perimeter fencing, and CCTV surveillance.

• Environmental Compliance: Adherence to NEPA, OSHA, and USCG safety requirements.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ).

• Period of Performance: Options for 5-year or 10-year periods, with specific start and end dates for each year.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated in this document, but proposals are for fixed-price/cost-reimbursement.

• Proposal Submission: Proposals must be submitted via email to Henry Puppe, Contracting Officer, by the specified Offer Due Date.

• Evaluation: Proposals will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Technical proposals will be rated Acceptable/Unacceptable. Award will be made to the lowest-priced offeror whose technical evaluation is acceptable.

• Key Deadlines: Offer Due Date: 1700 ET (specific date not provided in this excerpt). Proposals due via email.

• NAICS Code: 488390 (Other Support Activities for Transportation).

• Size Standard: Not explicitly stated, but offerors must indicate their business size status.

• The solicitation includes numerous attachments and references to FAR clauses.

• Offerors must provide pricing for all FFP CLINs to be eligible for award.

• MARAD reserves the right to award without discussions but may conduct them if deemed necessary.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for "Long-Term Safe Lay Berthing for CAPE R Class Vessels" to be performed on the U.S. East Coast. The contract type is Firm-Fixed-Price per-diem with reimbursable items.

The document outlines various sections including:

• Solicitation/Contract Form (Section A)

• Supplies/Services and Price (Section B)

• Statement of Work (Section C)

• Packing/Marking (Section D)

• Inspection & Acceptance (Section E)

• Place of Performance; Liquidated Damages (Section F)

• Administration (Section G)

• Special Contract Terms & Clauses (Section H)

• Contract Clauses (Section I)

• Attachments (Section J)

• Representations & Certifications (Section K)

• Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors (Section L)

• Evaluation Factors for Award (Section M)

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price per-diem with reimbursable items

• Period of Performance: 04/16/2026 to 04/15/2036 (or 04/15/2031) [May Be Adjusted]

• Evaluation Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)

• Proposal Due Date & Time: Not specified in this cover page.

Not specified in this cover page.

• Solicitation Number: 693JF726R000005
• Issuing Office/Contracting Activity: MARAD Office of Acquisitions
• Point of Contact: Henry Puppe, Contracting Officer