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

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Title:  

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

Agency:  

U.S. Department Of Transportation

State:  

District of Columbia

NAICS Code:  

488390

Industry:  

Transportation and Public Transit

Solicitation Type:  

Request for Proposal

Solicitation ID:  

693JF726R000005

Open Date:  

3/2/2026

Questions Due Date:  

3/16/2026

Close Date:  

4/1/2026

Project Duration:  

10 years

Last Updated:  

Description:
The US DOT Maritime Administration is seeking proposals for layberthing services for up to two Ro/Ro vessels on the US East Coast. The contract will be for a period of 5 or 10 years, and the selected contractor will be required to provide exclusive long-term safe lay berthing for the vessels. The contractor will also be responsible for providing various services, including berthage, security, connect and disconnect cycles, electrical service, and water and sewage services. The proposal should include a technical proposal and a price proposal, and the contractor will be evaluated based on technical acceptability and price. Some key requirements for the proposal include: • A draft Heavy Weather Mooring Plan that meets the requirements of Section C-9 • Mooring analysis per UFC 4-159-03 • Recent hydrographic soundings or a credible dredging plan • Documentation of bollard safe working loads • Proof of required insurance • Lease or title demonstrating legal right to use facility The contractor will be required to provide pricing for all FFP CLINs, and the government reserves the right to award a contract without discussions. The key factors that will be considered in the evaluation of proposals include: • Technical acceptability • Price The government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror. Some benefits of this opportunity include: • The chance to work with the US DOT Maritime Administration • The opportunity to provide layberthing services for up to two Ro/Ro vessels • The potential for a long-term contract (5 or 10 years) However, there are also some challenges and risks associated with this opportunity, including: • The need to provide exclusive long-term safe lay berthing for the vessels • The requirement to provide various services, including berthage, security, and electrical service • The need to comply with various regulations and requirements, including those related to heavy weather mooring and dredging.
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Contact Information:

Henry H. Puppe(Contracting Officer)

henry.puppe@dot.gov

(202) 493-8977

Budget Estimate (AI):

$25,000,000 – $200,000,000

Based on the information provided, it is difficult to estimate the exact budget for this contract. However, the contract is for a period of 5 or 10 years, and the contractor will be required to provide various services, including berthage, security, and electrical service. The budget will likely be in the millions of dollars, given the scope and duration of the contract. A rough estimate for the budget could be between $5 million and $20 million per year, depending on the specific services provided and the number of vessels being berthed. The total budget for the contract period could be between $25 million and $200 million. The budget will be influenced by factors such as the number of vessels being berthed, the services required, and the duration of the contract. The contractor will need to provide pricing for all FFP CLINs, and the government will evaluate the proposals based on technical acceptability and price. The budget is likely to be a fixed-price contract, with the contractor being paid a fixed amount for each service provided. The contract may also include reimbursement for certain expenses, such as utilities and maintenance. Overall, the budget for this contract will depend on a variety of factors, including the specific services provided, the number of vessels being berthed, and the duration of the contract.

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