Lay Berthing Services for Long-Term Safe Lay Berth for Watson LMSR Vessels

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking long-term lay berthing services on the U.S. West Coast for up to two Watson Class LMSR Ready Reserve Force vessels, specifically the Travis E Watkins and Mitchell Red Cloud. While these vessels are the primary focus, the Government reserves the right to substitute similarly sized or smaller vessels if necessary. In response to industry feedback, the solicitation has reduced the wind resistance requirement from 130 mph to 85 mph to better accommodate operational concerns. The deadline for proposal submissions has been extended to May 8, 2026. This solicitation, identified as 693JF726R000009 and managed by the Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration office in Washington, D.C., falls under the NAICS code 488390, which pertains to support activities for water transportation. There are no set-aside provisions for this contract. Interested parties may contact Henry H. Puppe or Douglas A. Kennard for more information. The full solicitation details are available online, and the services requested are critical to ensuring the safe and secure mooring of designated vessels on the West Coast.