Denise Clarke is a government contact. Denise is associated with 14 contracts. Activity spans Other Support Activities for Water Transportation, Insurance Agencies and Brokerages, and Other Computer Related Services.
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The contract aims to establish a comprehensive fuel oil quality management and testing program supporting the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration’s National Defense Reserve Fleet. It involves laboratory analysis of marine fuel oils and bunkers, including standard, storage tank, and forensic testing, to ensure fuel quality for vessels supporting rapid military deployment. The performance period spans from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2031, with a one-year base and four one-year options, emphasizing timely sample analysis, reporting, and port support services. The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 541380, with a size standard of $19 million, and includes provisions for sample kits, sampling equipment, shipping, training, and bunker surveyor services, all to be conducted at the contractor’s own ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories following ISO 8217 standards.
The solicitation incorporates extensive FAR clauses covering instructions for offerors, representations and certifications, contract terms, small business utilization, and security requirements, including organizational conflict of interest provisions and safeguarding of government data. The evaluation process emphasizes a best value trade-off, with equal importance assigned to technical capability, past performance, and management/staffing, while price is less influential but still considered. Proposals must be submitted in four parts—technical, past performance, management, and price—by November 14, 2025, via email, with detailed instructions on formatting, content, and supporting documentation. The contract mandates strict packaging and marking standards for sample shipments, requiring IATA-approved containers, serialized seals, and preprinted mailers, with all testing performed in-house by qualified laboratories. Final acceptance is contingent upon government inspection and adherence to specified standards, ensuring high-quality, compliant fuel testing services to support critical military and maritime operations.
Department Of TransportationWashington,
DC,
20590,
USA
This contract seeks specialized professional consulting services to support the American Bureau of Shipping’s Nautical Systems Enterprise (NSE) platform, which is integral to the management of maintenance, operational data, and financial tracking for the Maritime Administration’s fleet and related programs. The scope includes expertise in data structures, processing logic, and query optimization within NSE, as well as knowledge of commercial maritime operations and marine maintenance management, including Preventive Maintenance Plans. The primary software, a customized MySQL-based system, is deployed across multiple vessels, ship management sites, and support facilities, with approximately one thousand active users. The contract also covers third-party applications used for reporting and remote access, supporting a broad range of programs such as the National Defense Reserve Fleet, Ready Reserve Force, and other maritime initiatives.
The solicitation, issued by the Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration, is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541519, emphasizing the need for small business participation. The project’s location is primarily in Washington, DC, with performance likely involving remote support and on-site assistance at various maritime facilities. The contract aims to ensure ongoing system support, documentation, and training to enhance the efficiency and reliability of the RMS and NSE systems, which are critical for maritime fleet management, maintenance planning, and operational oversight. Interested parties are encouraged to respond by September 12, 2025, with contact points provided for further inquiries.
Department Of TransportationWashington,
DC,
20590,
USA
The Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration is seeking bids for the long-term safe lay berthing of two RRF vessels, the Gopher State and the Cornhusker State, along the East Coast of the United States. The solicitation, numbered 693JF725B000006, requires all interested parties to submit their sealed bids by July 28, 2025, at 6:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, with the opening of bids scheduled to be conducted via MS Teams or telephone only. The Q&A period for the solicitation closes on June 30, 2025, and an official Amendment 0001 has been posted to address questions. Bidders are instructed to mail their responses to the designated Contract Specialist, Henry Puppe, at the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration in Washington, DC. No awards will be made prior to approval from DOGE/OST at the Department of Transportation. The contract falls under NAICS code 488390, indicating a specialized service related to marine transportation and berthing. Additional details and the solicitation document can be accessed through the provided link on SAM.gov.
This Invitation for Bid (IFB) invites contractors to submit sealed bids by the specified deadline for providing long-term safe lay berthing services for varying RRF vessels in Philadelphia, PA, under the jurisdiction of the Maritime Administration (MARAD), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation. The contract involves accommodating ships at the designated location, with the government reserving the right to vary the ships berthed at this site. Bidders must ensure their submissions are mailed to the designated contract specialist in Washington, DC, by July 14, 2025, and should review the attached solicitation for detailed specifications, including vessel particulars outlined in Section J.
Key procedural details include that no awards will be made before approval from DOGE/OST at the Department of Transportation, and the Q&A period concludes on June 30, 2025. The solicitation is posted under the NAICS code 488390, which pertains to other support activities for water transportation. Interested parties can contact the designated points of contact, Henry Puppe and Denise Clarke, via email or phone for further information. The contract aims to ensure the secure and efficient berthing of RRF vessels in Philadelphia, supporting the operational needs of the Maritime Administration.
