Layberthing of 2 RRF Vessels, Cornhusker State and Gopher State in the East Coast of the United States

The Maritime Administration requires exclusive long-term safe layberthing services for two Ready Reserve Force vessels, the SS Gopher State and SS Cornhusker State. This requirement, categorized under NAICS code 488390 for Other Support Activities for Water Transportation and PSC V119 for TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: OTHER, involves performance at a facility located on the East Coast of the United States. Final contract awards are subject to Department of Government Efficiency and Office of the Secretary of Transportation approvals within the Department of Transportation.

Solicitation 693JF725B000006 is issued as an Invitation for Bid with a response deadline of July 28, 2025. Bidders must mail physical copies of their submissions to Henry Puppe, Contract Specialist, at the Maritime Administration headquarters in Washington, DC. The formal bid opening is scheduled for July 28, 2025, at 14:30 Eastern Standard Time and will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams or telephone.

The solicitation includes four attachments: the final solicitation document, two sets of questions and answers, and an amendment posted on July 22, 2025. The official question and answer period for this opportunity concluded on June 30, 2025. All bidding activities and subsequent performance must comply with the specifications detailed in the provided solicitation and its associated amendment.