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A Study on Vessel Design Challenge - U. S. Maritime Administration ( MARAD) A Study on Vessel Design Challenge RFP **** REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ( RFP): The Maritime
Vessel design Integrated design work to improve fuel efficiency and reduce vessel underwater radiated noise ( URN) for next generation U. S. vessels.
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This RFP seeks design teams to undertake integrated design work to improve fuel efficiency and reduce underwater radiated noise (URN) for new U. S. vessels. Individual awards are intended to be for not less than $150k and likely not more than $450k. The project timeline is up to 18 months. Proposals must be limited to 20 pages and submitted within 120 days of publication. Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement, with MARAD funding 100% of the total cost.
The contractor participating in the challenge must be able to complete it within 18 months from time of award. to be considered for selection, the contractor participating in the challenge must be able to complete it within 18 months from time of award.
Proposals must be received within 120 days of the publication of this notice. proposals are limited to 20 pages and must be received within 120 days of the publication of this notice.
MARAD may determine that the applicant is not qualified to receive an award if they have not fully complied with SAM requirements. if an applicant has not fully complied with the requirements by the time marad is ready to make an award, marad may determine that the applicant is not qualified to receive an award
**** - This is a SOURCES SOUGHT; not a pre- solicitation notice or solicitation for proposals/quotations.
Drydock repairs Hull plating side scan, ultrasonic testing; Ultrasonic thickness measurements; UW body preservation; Hull plating freeboard preservation; Tank cleaning and inspection ( dirty oil, oily water, MP fuel); Decks exterior main deck preservation; Superstructure preservation; Capacitive fairing, depth sounder renewal; Watertight closures assessment; Mast preservation; Contractor interference removal; Main diesel engine assemblies maintenance and control system update; Main engine reduction gear realignment; Intermediate and aft waterlubricated propulsion shaft bearings renewal; Propulsion shafts renewal; Stern tube interior surfaces preservation; Propellers renewal; Electrical power distribution system thermographic inspection; Fathometer transducer renewal; Ventilation system cleaning and inspection; Ducting HVAC system cleaning; Sea water system maintenance; Rudder assemblies renewal; Stern launch door removal, inspection and reinstallation; Grey water and sewage holding tanks cleaning and inspecti
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This is a Sources Sought notice for market research regarding drydock repairs for the USCGC Manta **** must provide all necessary facilities, materials, equipment, and personnel. The anticipated period of performance is 91 calendar days, starting **** and ending **** companies must submit information via email by **** 11:00am EST. The work scope includes extensive repairs to hull, engines, propulsion, and various ship systems. The applicable NAICS code is ****.
Lube Oil & Fuel Oil Controller Upgrade - This requirement is a sole source OEM ( GEA MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT) for Lube Oil and Fuel Oil Controller Upgrade for the USNS CHARLES DREW ( T- AKE 10).
Lube oil & fuel oil controller upgrade Lube oil and fuel oil controller upgrade for the USNS Charles Drew ( T- AKE 10)
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This is a sole source OEM requirement for a lube oil and fuel oil controller upgrade for the USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10), supplied by GEA Mechanical Equipment. The required delivery date is 20261202. The procurement is handled by NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Centers FLC Commercial.
ICE- CLASS TANKER ( EXTENDED TERM CHARTER) - Related Notice: SS- 26- 029 This is an updated Sources Sought Notice ( SSN) for the previous SSN referenced above. MSC requests information about the price and availability of one, clean, approved, U.
Ice- class tanker charter One clean, approved, U. S. flag double hull, ice- class tanker.
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MSC is conducting market research for an extended term charter of one clean, approved, U. S. flag double hull, ice-class tanker. The vessel must meet specific technical requirements, including minimum iceclass rating (GLE2, ABSB0, FS1B or equivalent), age less than 20 years, and compliance with MARPOL/IMO Polar Code. It must be equipped with 2 consolidated cargo operations consoles and 1 fuel delivery station. Interested parties must provide vessel details, pricing (estimated daily charter rate, fuel consumption), and readiness dates by September 16, 2026.
Interested parties must provide company information, vessel details, and supporting documentation for all requirements listed in paragraph 1.
Dockside ( DS) USCGC STORIS Fiscal Year 2027 - **** - Questionnaire is hereby replaced with revised document : Attachment 1 STORIS DS27 Questionnaire REV1. The United States Coast Guard ( USCG) Surface Forces Logistics Center ( SFLC) is seeking responses from industry to
Dockside Repairs Tanks ( potable water, clean and inspect), Voids ( accessible, clean and inspect), Tanks ( clean and inspect), Grey water holding tanks ( clean and inspect), Sewage holding tanks ( clean and inspect), Horizontal hydraulic sliding watertight doors ( overhaul), Emergency diesel generator ( load testing), Miscellaneous valves ( renew, overhaul), Accommodations ventilation systems ( commercial clean), Vent ducts, laundry exhaust ( commercial cleaning), Thermal oil heater ( clean and inspect), Fire main recirculation pressure relief loop ( restore), Plumbing drains ( clean), Fuel oil connections ( repair), Fire extinguishing system, galley grease ( inspect and test), Water mist fire extinguishing system ( inspect test), Fixed CO2 systems ( annual certification), Forward crane ( annual maintenance, inspect and repair), Aft knuckle boom crane ( corrective and annual maintenance), Liferafts ( annual inspection), Rescue doors ( overhaul), Elevators ( repair inspect and test), Incinerator ( inspect and
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The USCG SFLC is seeking responses for dockside repairs for FY2027. The scope includes various maintenance tasks such as cleaning tanks, overhauling doors, testing generators, and inspecting fire/life-saving equipment. The document references several technical publications and drawings. The contract is related to USCG STORIS WAGB 21 AF specification.
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