Vessel Acquisition Manager 2.0

The Vessel Acquisition Manager 2.0 contract requires the contractor to provide end-to-end support for the Maritime Administration's Ready Reserve Force recapitalization program. This comprehensive scope includes conducting global market surveys to identify suitable commercial vessels, performing business case analyses and life cycle cost estimates, and executing vessel acquisitions. The contractor is also responsible for managing vessel reflagging, reclassification, and the integration of national defense features and other necessary modifications to ensure all vessels meet specific military operational requirements. Beyond the initial acquisition phase, the contractor must provide ongoing operations, maintenance, and sustainment support to maintain mission readiness for U.S. strategic sealift requirements. The primary objective is to deliver mission-capable vessels while optimizing cost, schedule, and lifecycle performance. This forecast procurement is managed by the Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration, with the place of performance centered in Norfolk.