MARAD Request for Information on Potential Vessel Leasing
| Agency | Department of Transportation Maritime Administration |
| Contracting office | Maritime Administration |
| Place of performance | Washington, DC |
| Type of notice | Special notice |
| Set-aside | None, open to all businesses |
| Response deadline | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Posted | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Solicitation number | MARADVesselLeaseRFI2026 |
| NAICS code | 532411, Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing |
Summary from the notice
The purpose of this announcement is to request additional industry feedback regarding a potential solicitation/acquisition. The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is issuing this RFI notice to determine the availability and technical capability of the U.S. maritime industry to deliver strategic sealift ships. The Government is seeking to identify all qualified sources to assess the industrial base’s capability to meet upcoming mission requirements. Interested parties are invited to review the attached RFI in its entirety and respond no later than 5:00 PM PDT on Monday, August 31, 2026. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This RFI is being issued for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotations) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Furthermore, the Government is not seeking proposals at this time. Respondents to this notice are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred by responding to this notice. All costs associated with responding to this notice will be solely at the expense of the responding party. Submissions may be reviewed by Government personnel and support contractors bound by appropriate non-disclosure agreements. Intellectual property, business confidential or other privileged information contained in responses to this RFI will not be …
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| Nov 9 19 days left |
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| Nov 10 20 days left |
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