Kelly Mitchell-Carroll is a government contact. Kelly is associated with 20 contracts. Activity spans Testing Laboratories and Services, Engineering Services, and Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities.
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The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD), through its Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance (META) program, is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP No. 693JF726R000016) for a Vessel Design Challenge. The initiative seeks to fund multiple design teams to develop integrated vessel designs that significantly improve fuel efficiency, targeting a 30 percent improvement, and reduce underwater radiated noise (URN). This is a design-stage challenge focusing on technical feasibility and economic achievability through fluid dynamic modeling rather than direct measurement. Total available funding is up to 1.25 million dollars, with individual cooperative agreements intended to range between 150,000 and 450,000 dollars for projects lasting 12 to 18 months.
Eligible applicants include domestic entities, with a preference for U.S.-based companies or those operating under the U.S. flag. The program is open to various commercially useful vessel designs, though it specifically excludes small watercraft, recreational vessels, fisheries vessels, and passenger catamarans used for whale-watching. Ideal design teams should adopt a design-build approach, incorporating naval architects, marine engineers, shipyards, and technology providers. Proposals are limited to 20 pages and must include a detailed design integration plan, modeling methodologies, a justifiable budget, and a comprehensive return on investment analysis. Final deliverables consist of a preliminary vessel design and a report on lessons learned, while sensitive proprietary design data will remain confidential.
Department Of TransportationDC,$1.3Mest.
NAICS
541720
Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
PSC
R405
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
The Department of Transportation Maritime Administration, Office of Environmental and Technical Assistance Program, has awarded a cooperative agreement to the Center for American Interests and Policy (CAIP) for a study on the economic impact of the International Maritime Organization Net Zero Framework. Under grant agreement number 693JF72650004, the awardee will conduct an evaluation justification to analyze the framework's impact. The project is funded in the amount of 280,000 dollars.
The award was officially granted on August 7, 2026, with an anticipated period of performance spanning five months from the date of award. The project is associated with NAICS code 541720 and is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Primary administrative contact for the agreement is Christian Onwudiegwu.
Department Of TransportationWashington,
DC,
20590,
USA$280Kest.
NAICS
541720
Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
PSC
R405
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
The U.S. Maritime Administration is seeking a contractor to conduct a comprehensive economic analysis of the International Maritime Organization’s Net Zero Framework, adopted in April 2025, with a focus on its impacts on U.S. maritime operations, trade competitiveness, energy demand, and regional economic interests. The study must evaluate each of the framework’s key policy mechanisms—including global GHG pricing and levies, emissions trading, carbon offsets, fuel standards, technology mandates, monitoring and verification regimes, fund governance, and enforcement measures—against a no-action baseline and alternative policy designs such as modified levy structures or phased implementation scenarios. The contractor is required to quantify economic consequences for U.S.-flagged and U.S.-dependent shipping, assess effects on import/export costs and supply chains, examine administrative and compliance burdens, and identify risks like leakage or double counting, while delivering actionable policy recommendations that reduce unintended economic harm without compromising environmental outcomes. The final deliverable must be a detailed narrative report synthesized from four distinct tasks: background and context; direct economic impact analysis; industry-specific applications aligned with the 2026 U.S. Maritime Action Plan; and integrated recommendations with clear analytical methods for U.S. negotiators. Proposals are limited to 12 pages and must include a detailed, defensible budget adhering to 2 CFR Part 200 and its supplement, 2 CFR Part 1201, with strict restrictions on profit under 2 CFR 200.400(g). The maximum available funding is $280,000, fully funded by MARAD, and the award will be issued as a cooperative agreement. All applicants must be registered with SAM.gov and possess a valid Unique Entity Identifier, with no award made to entities excluded from SAM. Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format by 12:00 PM EDT on June 3, 2026, to designated DOT email addresses, with no paper submissions accepted. The selected contractor must complete the entire study, including all deliverables, within three months of award, and must demonstrate technical expertise through the qualifications of key personnel, use of robust analytical models and data sources, and a methodology that clearly links findings to U.S. economic priorities. Evaluation will be based on budget credibility, understanding of the project and government priorities, technical capabilities, methodological rigor, and the quality, usability, and synthesis of deliverables. Pass/fail criteria include SAM registration status and the ability to meet the three-month timeline. Successful applicants will
Department Of TransportationWashington,
DC,
20590,
USA$280Kest.
NAICS
541720
Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
PSC
R405
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
Posted Sep 3, 2026
Domestic applicants other than individuals693JF726R000015
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) within the U.S. Department of Transportation is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified small business concerns capable of providing vessel surveys, appraisals, and related maritime technical support services for the Title XI Federal Ship Financing Program and other federal lending-related maritime activities. This notice is purely informational and planning-focused and does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, or invitation for bid; responses are not offers and cannot form a binding contract, nor will the government reimburse any costs incurred in preparing submissions. The scope of potential services includes vessel condition surveys, valuation and appraisal reports, technical inspections, review of maintenance and operational records, risk and collateral analysis for maritime lending, shipyard and construction progress inspections, compliance reviews, preparation of technical findings, and support for federal credit underwriting and loan monitoring. The government is specifically seeking firms with demonstrated expertise in commercial vessels, marine engineering, vessel operations, ship financing, and maritime asset valuation, with a strong preference for small businesses that meet the requirements under NAICS code 541990.
Respondents must submit an electronic capability statement in PDF format to Kelly Mitchell-Carroll at K.Mitchell-Carroll@dot.gov with the subject line "Sources Sought Response – Title XI Vessel Surveys and Appraisals" no later than June 8, 2026, at 12 noon EDT. The capability statement must include detailed information on company experience with federal or private-sector maritime appraisals, additional capabilities and differentiators, whether services will be provided independently or through subcontractors, sample deliverables, business size and socioeconomic status such as Small Business, SDB, HUBZone, WOSB, or SDVOSB, information security practices for handling sensitive data, and proposed team qualifications including resumes, education, certifications, and relevant experience. Questions regarding the notice must be submitted by June 3, 2026, at 12 noon EDT, and responses will be used exclusively to inform future acquisition planning and determine the availability of qualified small business sources. The anticipated place of performance is the Washington Navy Yard in the District of Columbia, and while no contract value or pricing details are provided, the government intends to pursue a total small business set-aside if a solicitation is issued based on the findings of this market research.
Department Of TransportationWashington Navy Yard,
DC,
USA
NAICS
541990
All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
PSC
R499
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
The Maritime Administration is seeking proposals for a comprehensive study focused on evaluating future fleet and energy options along the U.S. East Coast. The project aims to analyze historical and current vessel and port activities, including profiling the existing fleet, port throughput, and land-side freight connections, with a particular emphasis on how these elements have evolved over the past decade. The study will project future energy needs for the fleet over 10 and 20-year horizons, considering emerging policies, technological developments, and economic factors, while identifying potential barriers and pathways for adopting low-carbon fuels and infrastructure. The effort is designed to support industry stakeholders, policymakers, and technology developers in planning for a more sustainable maritime sector, with the final report being publicly accessible.
Funding of up to $350,000 is available, with the project required to be completed within 15 months. Eligible applicants include private entities, government agencies, educational institutions, and Indian Tribes, all of which must be registered and current in the SAM.gov system. Proposals should be concise, limited to 12 pages, and submitted electronically by December 2, 2024. The selection process will evaluate proposals based on cost, technical understanding, methodology, organizational capacity, and relevance to the maritime industry’s future energy transition. The awarded project will be governed by federal administrative requirements, and successful applicants will be notified via official channels, with the possibility of collaborative partnerships encouraged throughout the process.
Department Of TransportationWashington,
DC,
20590,
USA$350Kest.
The Department of Transportation Maritime Administration Office of Environmental and Technical Assistance Program has awarded a cooperative agreement to Lloyd's Register Americas Advisory Services, Inc. for a project titled A Study on Economic Considerations for Energy Transition in the U.S. Commercial Vessel Fleet. This initiative, awarded under solicitation number 693JF724R000032, focuses on analyzing the economic impacts of decarbonization within the maritime fleet.
The total award amount is 270,000.00 dollars with an official award date of September 26, 2024. The project has an anticipated period of performance of 15 months, running from October 1, 2024, through December 30, 2025. The awardee is based in Houston, Texas, while the place of performance is listed as Washington, DC.
Department Of TransportationWashington,
DC,
20590,
USA
The Department of Transportation Maritime Administration Office of Environmental and Technical Assistance Program has awarded a cooperative agreement to the American Bureau of Shipping to establish and maintain the United States Center for Maritime Innovation. This project, identified by agreement number 693JF72450011, is valued at 2,000,000 dollars and will be managed from the awardee's location in Spring, Texas.
The agreement was officially awarded on September 19, 2024, with a period of performance spanning 60 months. The project is scheduled to run from September 30, 2024, through October 1, 2029. Primary points of contact for the initiative include Christian Onwudiegwu and Kelly Mitchell-Carroll.
Department Of TransportationSpring,
TX,
77389,
USA
The Department of Transportation Maritime Administration, through the Office of Environmental and Technical Assistance Program, has awarded a cooperative agreement to Noise Control Engineering LLC for the execution of a Vessel-Generated Underwater Radiated Noise Comparison Study. This project, identified by agreement number 693JF72450006 and associated with the Low Carbon Fuel or Technology Vessel Demonstration Project, is valued at 200,000 dollars.
The agreement was officially awarded on March 7, 2024, with an anticipated period of performance spanning 18 months from the award date. The work will be performed by Noise Control Engineering LLC, located in North Billerica, Massachusetts, under NAICS code 541380. Christian Onwudiegwu serves as the primary point of contact for this initiative.
Department Of TransportationNorth Billerica,
MA,
01862,
USA$200Kest.
