MARAD Request for Information on Potential Vessel Leasing
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The Maritime Administration (MARAD), under the Department of Transportation, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to assess the U.S. maritime industry's technical capability and availability to deliver strategic sealift ships. The government is specifically interested in the leasing of newly constructed, coastwise endorsement eligible Roll-on/Roll-off (RO/RO) vessels built exclusively in U.S. shipyards. The envisioned lease structure involves a total charter period of 20 years per hull, potentially organized as a five-year firm term with three additional five-year options. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a commitment to contract. Interested parties must submit unclassified responses in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, or Adobe format to Mark Burns and Frank Wells by 5:00 PM PDT on August 31, 2026. Submissions are limited to five pages, though the government will not evaluate content beyond the tenth page. Responses should include company identification, CAGE codes, UEI numbers, and detailed feedback on 11 specific questions regarding financing, insurance allocation for military deployments, and readiness standards. The anticipated NAICS codes for this effort are 532411 and 336611. All proprietary or confidential information must be clearly marked at the bottom of each page to ensure protection within the Department of Transportation.
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77416, DC, USASet-Aside
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Full Description
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.
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