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Watson Class LMSR Layberth and Services

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The Maritime Administration within the Department of Transportation is seeking services for the exclusive long-term safe layberthing of up to two Watson Class LMSR RRF vessels, specifically the Travis E Watkins and Mitchell Red Cloud, on the U.S. West Coast. While these specific vessels are currently identified, the government maintains the flexibility to substitute them with other vessels of a similar or smaller size. This requirement is categorized as a forecast under NAICS code 488390. Coordination for this effort is managed by the MARAD Office of Acquisition, with Tracey Lawrence serving as the primary point of contact and Tsedey Aragie acting as the Small Business Specialist.

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MARAD seeks long-term safe layberthing for two Watson Class vessels on West Coast.

Agency

Department of Transportation → MARAD – Office of Acquisition

NAICS

488390 - Other Support Activities for Water Transportation

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AgencyDepartment of Transportation → MARAD – Office of Acquisition

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Organization / AgencyDepartment of Transportation → MARAD – Office of Acquisition

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Tracey Lawrence

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Tsedey Aragie

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Full Description

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The Maritime Administration (MARAD) requires services for the exclusive long-term safe layberthing for up to two (2) WATSON CLASS LMSR RRF vessels, TRAVIS E WATKINS and MITCHELL RED CLOUD on the U.S. West Coast. Althoughthe layberths are intended for thevessels identified in this solicitation, the Government may substitute vessels of a similar size or smaller.

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