AI helper
This is a Sources Sought Notice for informational and planning purposes only, not a solicitation. The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking to identify qualified small business concerns capable of providing vessel surveys, vessel appraisals, and related maritime technical support services. Services may include vessel condition surveys, valuation and appraisal reports, technical inspections, review of maintenance records, risk analysis, shipyard inspections, compliance reviews, and support for credit underwriting. Interested parties must submit an electronic capability statement in PDF format by June 8, 2026, 12 noon EDT. Questions are due by June 3, 2026, 12 noon EDT via email to ***@***. *. * capability statement should address company experience, additional capabilities, differentiators, teaming approach, sample work products, business size status, information security, and proposed team. The government is particularly interested in small businesses with expertise in commercial vessels, ship financing, marine engineering, vessel operations, and maritime asset valuation.
The bid notice states that responses are due no later than June 8, 2026, at 12 noon, EDT.
The government is seeking information from firms with demonstrated experience in conducting marine vessel inspections, technical evaluations, condition and valuation surveys, and appraisals for commercial vessels and maritime assets for either federal lending programs or private sector financing institutions. The government is particularly interested in identifying small businesses with expertise involving commercial vessels, ship financing, marine engineering, vessel operations, and maritime asset valuation.
Interested parties are requested to provide screenshots, redacted samples, or representative examples demonstrating the format and quality of their typical service deliverables.
Questions regarding this notice may be submitted via email no later than June 3, 2026, by 12 noon, EDT.
