Layberthing Services for Long-Term Safe Lay Berth for Ro/Ro CAPE R Vessels on the US East Coast

The Maritime Administration has issued solicitation 693JF726R000005 to procure layberthing services for an exclusive-use, long-term safe lay berth on the United States East Coast. This requirement supports up to two Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro/Ro) vessels owned by the agency. The primary objective is to secure a dedicated location within the designated geographic area to ensure the safety and maintenance of these specific vessels during their lay-up period.

The procurement is classified under NAICS 488390, Other Support Activities for Water Transportation, and PSC R425, Support- Professional: Engineering/Technical. There is no set-aside designated for this requirement. As of March 25, 2026, the solicitation includes four total attachments, including a formal modification and a questions and answers document. Proposals must be submitted via email to the primary point of contact, Henry H. Puppe.

Responses to this solicitation are due by April 1, 2026. The place of performance is located within the United States, specifically restricted to the East Coast per the geographic considerations outlined in the description. This solicitation follows a notice originally published on March 2, 2026, and was most recently updated on March 25, 2026.