Pre-solicitation Synopsis for the Layberthing of Cape May

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking to procure exclusive long-term safe layberthing services for the CAPE MAY, a SEABEE class Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessel, along the U.S. East Coast spanning from Maine to Florida, including all navigable waters suitable for continuous year-round navigation. This procurement is being handled through sealed bidding procedures and represents a resolicitation of an existing contract, indicating a continuation or renewal of prior arrangements. The contract's primary period of performance is set for one base year with the possibility of four additional one-year option periods, while an alternative bid structure is also permitted, offering one base year plus nine one-year options. The solicitation is posted by the Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration office in Washington, D.C., under the NAICS code 488390, which pertains to support activities for water transportation. The designated contract specialist for this procurement is Nyron Cameron, who can be contacted for further information. This contract will ensure the availability of a secure and suitable layberthing location for the CAPE MAY vessel to maintain operational readiness and support maritime logistics along the eastern seaboard.