Robert McDermott is a government contact. Robert is associated with 92 contracts. Activity spans Deep Sea Freight Transportation, Ship Building and Repairing, and Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills.
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The Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration has issued an award notice for the purchase and delivery of synthetic mooring lines under solicitation number 6991PE26P000018. This contract was posted on September 18, 2026, and is designated as a total set-aside for small businesses under NAICS code 314994.
The contract is managed by the office located in Norfolk, Virginia, with the actual place of performance situated in Benicia, California. Primary coordination for this award is handled by Robert McDermott, with Scott Lewis serving as the secondary point of contact.
Department Of TransportationBenicia,
CA,
USA
NAICS
314994
Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills
The Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration has issued an award notice for the fabrication of two boat landing platforms under solicitation number 6991PE26P000021. This contract was posted on September 9, 2026, and is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332312.
The project is managed by the office located in Norfolk, Virginia. Primary coordination for the contract is handled by Robert McDermott, with Scott Lewis serving as the secondary point of contact.
The Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration is seeking sources for Vessel Acquisition Manager services under solicitation number SS26VAM20. This sources-sought notice is intended to identify capable providers who can support the agency's vessel acquisition needs, falling under NAICS code 336611.
Interested parties must submit their responses by September 1, 2026, at 6:30 PM. The primary point of contact for this requirement is Robert McDermott, with the office based in Washington, DC.
The Maritime Administration is seeking a firm fixed price contract for the reconstruction of a trestle pier at the James River Reserve Fleet (JRRF) located within the Fort Eustis base compound in Virginia. The scope of work includes the demolition and disposal of degraded decking and uneven walkway framing, the preservation of existing structural pilings, and the reconstruction of the pier using marine-grade pressure-treated lumber and corrosion-resistant hardware. Key technical requirements include adjusting the finished deck elevation to mitigate tidal overwash and installing code-compliant handrails if the elevation increase meets or exceeds one foot. This project is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237990.
Administrative requirements mandate that the contractor's on-site superintendent be proficient in English and that all personnel coordinate access with the JRRF Fleet Superintendent at least two days prior to starting work. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Department of Transportation's DELPHI system via the iSupplier portal. The contract incorporates various FAR clauses, including several deviations for construction-related standards. Proposals are due by August 24, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to the contracting officer, William Wile. Inspection and final acceptance of the work will be conducted by the Government's Contracting Officer's Technical Representative based on conformance to the Statement of Work and environmental regulations.
Department Of TransportationFort Eustis,
VA,
23604,
USA
NAICS
237990
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
PSC
Z2QA
Maintenance, Repair, or Alteration of Real Property
The contract calls for the fabrication of two boat landing platforms designed to be suspended above the water alongside vessels at the Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet. These platforms will serve dual purposes: enabling the secure connection of a ship’s accommodation ladder to its deck and providing a stable docking point for water taxis, work boats, or patrol boats to facilitate the safe embarkation and debarkation of personnel. The project is issued under solicitation number 6991PE26Q000007 and is classified as a total small business set-aside, meaning only small businesses qualify to bid, as defined by the SBA under FAR 19.5 and NAICS code 332312. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration is the procuring agency, with the office located in Norfolk, Virginia, and the platforms are to be delivered and installed at Suisun Bay. The opportunity was posted on July 19, 2026, with offers due no later than August 12, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. Primary points of contact for questions and clarifications are Robert McDermott and Scott Lewis, both reachable via email through the Department of Transportation.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration has awarded Contract 6991PE26Q000003 for the drydock and repair of the vessel KESTREL under a total small business set-aside, as defined by the Small Business Administration and governed by FAR 19.5. The contract, solicited under number 6991PE26P000014 and classified under NAICS code 336611 for shipbuilding and repairing, was posted on July 5, 2026, and is managed from the office in Norfolk, Virginia, with performance required in Benicia, California. The award is designated exclusively for small businesses, ensuring that the work is fulfilled by a qualified small business entity. Primary point of contact for the contract is Robert McDermott, reachable at robert.mcdermott@dot.gov, with Scott Lewis serving as the secondary contact. The contract is accessible through the SAM.gov portal for further details and documentation.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration is seeking to procure high-performance synthetic mooring lines for vessels in the Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet under a firm fixed price contract set aside entirely for small businesses. The solicitation, numbered 6991PE26Q000006, requires the delivery of five 600-foot and five 400-foot synthetic mooring lines constructed from 12-strand HMPE fiber with U.S.-made fibers, each featuring a six-foot eye splice with chafing protection, a nominal diameter of 7/8 inch, a minimum tensile strength of 79,600 pounds, and a weight not exceeding 45 pounds per 100 feet. Additionally, six 600-foot reels of Samson 1-1/2 inch diameter high tenacity polyester 12-strand line are required, with no splicing. All offerings must include technical data sheets verifying compliance with specified performance criteria such as UV resistance, abrasion resistance, low elongation, and torque resistance. The contract is to be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with only the lowest-priced offer subject to technical and past performance evaluation, which must be acceptable or neutral; failure to meet these thresholds triggers evaluation of subsequent lowest offers. Offers must be submitted electronically by July 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET to designated DOT email addresses, excluding any vendor commercial terms, and must include a validated Unique Entity Identifier, signed solicitations, and completed pricing from Attachment 2. The delivery period runs from July 22 to September 16, 2026, with shipment due 56 days after award to the Benicia, California facility under FOB Destination terms. Deliveries must be coordinated with Joe Pecoraro during specified weekday hours and are subject to receipt verification by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Payment is governed by the DOT’s DELPHI iSupplier system, requiring electronic submission through login.gov with mandatory invoice elements including CLIN-level billing, cumulative totals, and travel receipts. The contract includes mandatory clauses covering prohibited contractor practices, small business obligations, accelerated payments to subcontractors, anti-harassment and Equal Employment Opportunity compliance with flow-down requirements, combating trafficking in persons, and adherence to federal anti-discrimination laws. Contractors must affirm they do not operate DEI initiatives inconsistent with constitutional equal protection principles and comply with occupational safety and hazardous materials
Department Of TransportationBenicia,
CA,
USA
NAICS
314994
Rope, Cordage, Twine, Tire Cord, and Tire Fabric Mills
The contract addresses the James River Reserve Fleet HV Cable Expansion under solicitation number 6933A226Q000007, with a total small business set-aside as defined by FAR 19.5, restricting eligibility to small business concerns only. Performance is mandated at Fort Eustis, Virginia, with the contracting office located in Norfolk, Virginia, and the acquisition is structured as a Request for Quotations under commercial item procedures using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection method. The scope centers on procuring sustainable, compliant high-voltage cable components, including Adalet Quik-Thread High-Voltage Couplers, adhering to federal environmental mandates under Executive Order 14057 and referenced standards such as EPA WaterSense, Safer Choice, and USDA BioPreferred, with mandatory certification of biobased content and compliance with the Green Procurement Compilation. Contractors must meet technical requirements including visual inspection criteria, ground-check circuit continuity, and submission of technical documentation, while ensuring packaging aligns with waste reduction and toxicity minimization goals under FAR 52.223-10. Multiple FAR clauses govern compliance, including those on ethics, whistleblower protections, labor standards, equitable opportunity, trafficking prevention, sustainable procurement, Buy American requirements, and supply chain security prohibitions related to Kaspersky, ByteDance, and unmanned aircraft systems. A deviation in several clauses, including those related to representations and certifications, is noted under a February 2025 waiver. All submissions must be electronically delivered by April 15, 2026, to Krystle Jones at the DOT Maritime Administration, and award is expected shortly thereafter, with accelerated payment terms extended to small business subcontractors. No contract value is disclosed, and no FOB terms or definitive delivery schedule are specified, though the place of performance and inspection responsibilities are clearly assigned to the government’s Contracting Officer’s Representative.
Department Of TransportationFort Eustis,
VA,
23604,
USA
NAICS
423610
Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration, through the James River Reserve Fleet, is seeking a small business contractor to perform dry docking and repair services on the PF205 Patrol Boat, a 41-foot aluminum-hulled vessel with a 14-foot breadth and 4-foot draft. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336611, and the government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order on a lowest price technically acceptable basis. The work includes dry docking, hull cleaning, ultrasonic testing, air testing of inaccessible voids, plate renewal and structural repairs, fuel tank cleaning and inspection, and all necessary supporting services such as mooring with line handlers and gangways, crane operations with riggers, and on-site fire protection. The contractor must also provide a composite hourly labor rate for any supplemental work that arises from unforeseen conditions, with direct costs for materials and subcontracts reimbursable but no indirect charges permitted. The period of performance is 60 days following delivery and tender at the contractor’s facility in Newport News, Virginia, with MARAD assuming custody upon acceptance.
Contractors must be currently registered in SAM and maintain active compliance with all federal requirements, including annual representations and certifications under FAR 52.204-8 and 52.212-3. Proposals are due by June 8, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to krystle.jones@dot.gov with the solicitation number in the subject line. Technical acceptability, relevant experience within the last three years, and acceptable or neutral past performance are mandatory pass/fail gates; only the lowest priced technically acceptable offer will be considered for award. The contractor must comply with sustainability requirements under FAR 52.223-23, hazardous substance management under TAR 1252.223-70, and anti-discrimination provisions under FAR 52.222-90. Insurance requirements include $1 million comprehensive general liability, $5 million ship repairers legal liability, and $1 million pollution liability, all naming the United States as an additional assured and requiring 30 days’ notice of cancellation. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through DOT's DELPHI iSupplier system authenticated via login.gov, with limited exceptions for mail submission only upon written authorization from the contracting officer.
The Maritime Administration under the Department of Transportation is awarding a contract titled TD-208 Pusher Tug FY26 Dry Docking, identified by solicitation number 6933A226P000014, with a posted date of June 1, 2026. This is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, reserved exclusively for small businesses, and falls under NAICS code 336611 for shipbuilding and repairing. The contract involves dry docking services for a pusher tug and will be performed in Norfolk, Virginia, with the primary point of contact being Mr. Cory Lynch, reachable at 757-322-5822 or cory.lynch@dot.gov, and secondary contact Mr. Robert McDermott at 757-322-5824 or robert.mcdermott@dot.gov. The award will be managed from the agency’s office located in Washington, D.C., at 20590, and further details can be accessed through the SAM.gov workspace link provided.
