R--Presolicitation notice to procure Oil Pollution Insurance.

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) is planning to award a contract for oil pollution services, which will include providing oil pollution insurance, managing oil spill responses, and offering legal support related to oil spills affecting Ready Reserve Force and State Schoolships. The contract is initially for one year, with the possibility of four additional one-year extensions. This procurement is exclusively set aside for small businesses, emphasizing the importance of participation from qualified small business contractors. The solicitation, identified as RFP DTMA1R07001, is expected to be released around April 24, 2007, with proposals due roughly 30 days following its issuance. Interested parties must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration system to be eligible for contract award. The solicitation will be posted electronically on federal contracting websites, including www.fedbizopps.gov and http://ideasec.nbc.gov. MARAD encourages all responsible small businesses to submit offers. For any inquiries related to the solicitation, Angela Fortson serves as the point of contact and can be reached via email or phone. The contract aims to ensure comprehensive oil pollution risk management and response capabilities for MARAD’s fleet assets under an efficient and responsive service arrangement.