U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration; Fifth Amendment to Preferential Assignment Agreement HD-5841

The U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration has executed a Fifth Amendment to Preferential Assignment Agreement HD-5841 with the Port of Long Beach, California, to formally terminate the month-to-month holdover tenancy that began after the original agreement expired on April 7, 2022. This amendment replaces the indefinite occupancy with a new five-year term, establishing clear, long-term terms for the use of the property under the agreement. The amended contract includes updated rent provisions to reflect current market conditions and operational needs, ensuring financial clarity and stability for both parties moving forward. The agreement remains focused on the Port of Long Beach as the place of performance, with no change in the location or primary purpose of the assignment. Eamonn Killeen, Director of Real Estate, and Jennifer Williams, Environmental Specialist, serve as the primary points of contact for administration and compliance under the updated agreement. The amendment was posted on June 23, 2026, signaling the formalization of the renewed tenancy and associated financial obligations. While the solicitation number and NAICS code are not provided, the contract is structured as a direct amendment rather than a competitive procurement, affirming the continuation of a pre-existing relationship under revised terms. The change ends the uncertainty of the holdover period and provides both the Maritime Administration and the Port of Long Beach with a predictable, enforceable framework for the next five years.