# Request for Information (RFI) regarding the potential to lease new RO/ROs vessels.

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/06032026

- Solicitation number: 06032026
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was July 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Transportation
- Agency: Maritime Administration
- Contracting office: 693JF7 DOT Maritime Administration (693JF7)
- NAICS: 532411 Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing
- Product or service code: W019 Lease or Rental of Equipment: Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, and Floating Docks
- Place of performance: Washington, District of Columbia
- County: District of Columbia (FIPS 11001). https://abierto.us/counties/district-of-columbia-dc-11001
- City: Washington. https://abierto.us/cities/washington-dc-1150000
- First posted: June 3, 2026
- Last posted: June 4, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0a04e89ea9fc4edea480f6290259652b/view

## Description

MARAD is investigating the potential to lease new RO/ROs vessels. Specifically, MARAD is gathering information on tailoring the proven Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) acquisition approach for the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel to allow the Government to purchase or lease vessels on the same contract. See Attached.

## Publications

- June 3, 2026: Sources sought, due July 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice 4e005e1e20c741a88a76370ec12e8ed8. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4e005e1e20c741a88a76370ec12e8ed8/view
- June 3, 2026: Sources sought, due July 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice 77eb1ad6635642e49dfefaca883d54f0. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/77eb1ad6635642e49dfefaca883d54f0/view
- June 3, 2026: Sources sought, due July 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice e0251855ab1f458f92122a88573d5954. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e0251855ab1f458f92122a88573d5954/view
- June 4, 2026: Sources sought, due July 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice 0a04e89ea9fc4edea480f6290259652b. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0a04e89ea9fc4edea480f6290259652b/view

## Points of contact

- Brett Scrum, brett.scrum@dot.gov, 202-366-5620
- Sydney Plante, sydney.plante@dot.gov, 202-366-4105

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Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/06032026.