A Study on Vessel Design Challenge
| Agency | Department of Transportation Maritime Administration |
| Contracting office | 693jf7 DOT Maritime Administration |
| Place of performance | See the notice |
| Type of notice | Open for bids |
| Set-aside | None, open to all businesses |
| Response deadline | Jan 10, 2027 |
| Posted | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Solicitation number | 693JF726R000016 |
| NAICS code | 541720, Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities |
Summary from the notice
U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) A Study on Vessel Design Challenge RFP No. 693JF726R000016 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP): The Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance (META) program is issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for a Vessel Design Challenge (Challenge). This Challenge intends to fund multiple design teams willing to undertake integrated design work to improve fuel efficiency and reduce vessel underwater radiated noise (URN) to create the next generation of U.S. vessels. Individual awards depend on number of designs proposed for the package. Awards are intended to be for not less than $150k and likely not more than $450k. Project completion timeline is 12-18 months. Total funding available is up to $1.25 million. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The META program (46 U.S.C. § 50307) is investigating the interconnections between broader fuel efficiency, reducing URN from vessels, and exploring potential co-benefits. It is the policy of the United States to revitalize and rebuild domestic maritime industries and workforce to promote national security and economic prosperity. Accomplishing this requires making United States-flagged and built vessels commercially competitive in international commerce, rebuilding America’s maritime manufacturing capabilities, and expanding and strengthening the recruitment, training, and retention of the relevant workforce. The most promising opportunities for optimizing fuel efficiency gains and achieving…
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