Henry H. Puppe is a Contract Specialist. Henry is associated with 51 contracts. Activity spans Other Support Activities for Water Transportation, Ship Building and Repairing, and Engineering Services.
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The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking a single awardee under a Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide third-party vessel inspection services for up to six Ready Reserve Force vessels, with a ceiling value of $349,990 and a 12-month ordering period from the date of award. Contracts will be issued under FAR Part 12 using simplified procedures, and the solicitation is restricted to small businesses under NAICS code 541330, with full and open competition. The award will be made on a best-value basis, where technical capability, past performance, and management and staffing are of equal importance and collectively significantly more important than price. Proposals must be submitted in four distinct volumes covering technical approach, past performance with two verifiable references from the last three years, management and staffing including an organizational chart and resumes, and a price proposal not exceeding three pages. All proposals are due by June 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET, following an extension to accommodate Q&A posting. Inspection services must conform to class-society practices and be performed at ports along the East, West, and Gulf Coasts, including comprehensive hull, load line, and pollution prevention inspections, with deliverables consisting of detailed vessel inspection reports including executive summaries and deficiency lists. Reimbursement for travel and other direct costs is allowed at actual cost not to exceed Federal Travel Regulations. Invoices must be submitted electronically via the Delphi eInvoicing portal authenticated through login.gov, and must contain specific contractual and line-item details. The contractor must comply with numerous FAR and TAR clauses, including whistleblower rights, identity verification, systems for award management maintenance, subcontracting restrictions, veteran employment reporting, and prohibitions against inverted domestic corporations and trafficking in persons. The government reserves the right to issue orders for performance at multiple locations, and all deliveries must be completed within the ordering period or as specified in the individual order. A minimum guarantee of $500 is provided, and no award will be made until adequate funding is secured. Proposals must be submitted by the deadline, with past performance questionnaires sent directly by referenced contacts to the designated point of contact, Henry Puppe, at henry.puppe@dot.gov.
Department Of TransportationDC,
USA$500–$350Kest.
NAICS
541330
Engineering Services
PSC
R425
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking long-term layberthing services for up to two Watson-class LMSR Ready Reserve Force vessels, Travis E Watkins and Mitchell Red Cloud, on the U.S. West Coast, with the ability to substitute vessels of similar or smaller size. The contract has a five-year base period and a potential ten-year option, with performance expected to begin after award following a 30-day preparation window. Proposal submissions are due by May 8, 2026, after an extension from the original May 4 deadline. The core service requirement includes secure mooring infrastructure capable of withstanding heavy weather conditions, with the design wind speed reduced from 130 mph to 85 mph in response to industry feedback, while remaining compliant with UFC 4-159-03 standards based on a 50-year return interval for environmental loads. Offerors must demonstrate the availability of port services through historical berthing records, provide updated hydrographic soundings within six months of contract start, submit proof of permits and facility leases, and confirm the ability to support both stern and side port ramp operations for vessel loading and unloading, with approximately two fender installation or removal evolutions per year. Technical acceptability is the primary evaluation criterion, with no numerical weights assigned; the award is likely based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, emphasizing operational readiness over cost trade-offs. No pricing details, CLIN structure, or contract value are provided in the available documentation. The place of performance is the U.S. West Coast, with no specific port designated. The contract includes no packaging, marking, or preservation requirements, and no payment office, invoicing system, or contracting officer details are specified. Submission of proposals is expected to be sent to the MARAD office in Washington, DC, with no mention of electronic submission. Offerors are not required to provide specific representations or certifications beyond demonstrating facility capability and regulatory compliance, and no set-aside provisions apply.
Department Of TransportationDC,
USA
NAICS
488390
Other Support Activities for Water Transportation
PSC
R425
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
The contract seeks layberthing services for up to three Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessels—specifically CAPE H, CAPEs HORN, HUDSON, and/or HENRY—on the West Coast. The Maritime Administration under the Department of Transportation is responsible for this solicitation, which was posted on April 10, 2026, with a response deadline of May 11, 2026. This opportunity falls under the NAICS code 488390, targeting services related to support activities for transportation.
The solicitation is categorized as a combined type with no set-aside provisions applied, indicating an open competition. The location of performance is on the West Coast, though specific city or zip code details are not provided. The main point of contact for this contract is Henry H. Puppe, who can be reached via email or phone for further inquiries. The contract is managed through the Maritime Administration office in Washington, DC, within the Department of Transportation.
The contract seeks to award a single firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity agreement for third-party vessel inspection services related to Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessels managed by the Maritime Administration under the Department of Transportation. It utilizes simplified acquisition procedures and will be awarded on a lowest-priced, technically acceptable basis, ensuring that proposals meet defined acceptability and evaluation criteria. The contract has a maximum value of $349,990, covers a one-year ordering period from the award date, and includes a minimum guaranteed amount of $500. The solicitation is open to all offerors without any set-aside restrictions and falls under the NAICS code 541330 for engineering services, with a $25.5 million size standard.
The solicitation was posted on March 30, 2026, with a response deadline of May 1, 2026. The contract's point of contact for submissions and inquiries is primarily Henry H. Puppe, with Douglas A. Kennard as a secondary contact. Both are affiliated with the Maritime Administration in Washington, DC. Quotations are to be submitted according to instructions in the solicitation, and the contract emphasizes full open competition to procure commercial inspection services for maritime vessels. The place of performance details are unspecified, but all administrative correspondence and support are managed from the Washington, DC office.
The solicitation seeks lay berthing services to provide a long-term safe lay berth for up to two Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro/Ro) vessels owned by the Maritime Administration (MARAD) along the U.S. East Coast. This contract is specific to exclusive use, ensuring secure and dedicated berthing for these vessels. The solicitation, identified by number 693JF726R000005, was posted on March 2, 2026, and responses must be submitted by March 30, 2026, via email to the designated point of contact, Henry H. Puppe. Questions about the solicitation are due by March 16, 2026.
The procurement is managed by the Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration office based in Washington, D.C. There are no set-aside requirements for this solicitation, and it falls under the NAICS code 488390, which covers support activities for water transportation. Interested parties are encouraged to review the full solicitation document for detailed requirements and additional information. The focus of this contract is ensuring safe, long-term mooring solutions that accommodate the MARAD-owned Ro/Ro CAPE R vessels on the East Coast.
Department Of TransportationDC,
USA
NAICS
488390
Other Support Activities for Water Transportation
PSC
R425
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
The solicitation identified as No. 693JF725B000007, which was issued by the Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration for the layberthing of three Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessels—Cape Henry, Cape Horn, and Cape Hudson—on the West Coast of the United States, has been officially canceled. The cancellation is due to adherence to the U.S. Department of Transportation's policies and procedures, ensuring all necessary government approvals are obtained prior to issuing solicitations. As a result, the bid opening that was previously scheduled for August 22, 2025, will not occur.
Potential bidders who had an interest in providing layberthing services for the specified vessels should note that this cancellation covers the entire solicitation. However, the notice indicates that there will be opportunities to participate in future re-solicitations or similar contract requirements once compliance with necessary procedures is fully met. Any related queries or further communication can be directed to the primary point of contact, Henry H. Puppe, at the Department of Transportation in Washington, DC.
This solicitation invites bids for the exclusive layberthing of two CAPE R class RRF vessels, specifically the CAPE RACE and CAPE RISE, with an option to include a third vessel, the CAPE RAY, along the U.S. East Coast. The bid opening will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams or by telephone, with detailed access instructions provided, including a meeting ID, passcode, and dial-in options. The deadline for submitting responses is August 12, 2025, at 6:00 PM. All awards are contingent upon approval from the Office of the Secretary of Transportation and the Department of General Services, emphasizing the importance of compliance with federal approval processes.
The contract is managed by the Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration under NAICS code 488390, which pertains to other support activities for water transportation. The solicitation is posted by the DOT’s Office in Washington, DC, and is open to all qualified bidders without any set-aside restrictions. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Henry H. Puppe, reachable via email or phone. The contract aims to secure vessel layberthing services on the U.S. East Coast, with detailed specifications and requirements outlined in the attached solicitation document available through the provided link.
