MARAD Request for Information on Potential Vessel Leasing
Updated
Special Notice from the Maritime Administration, for work in Washington, District of Columbia. Due Oct 31, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-7), 11 days left.
| Solicitation number | MARADVesselLeaseRFI2026 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Maritime Administration |
| Office | Maritime Administration |
| Notice type | Special Notice |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing (532411) |
| Place of performance | Washington, District of Columbia |
| Posted | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Oct 31, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-7) (11 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
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 distributed outside of the Department of Transportation, except as required by law, regulation, or court order. Any such information must be clearly marked at the bottom of each page.
Contracting contact
- Mark Burns · [email protected]
- Frank Wells · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 532411, a business counts as small if it has no more than $45.5 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
Notice history
- Oct 19, 2026: Special Notice Due Oct 31, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-7)
- Aug 21, 2026: Special Notice Due Aug 31, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-7)
- Aug 21, 2026: Special Notice Due Aug 31, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-7)
Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing contracts right now
There are 4 open government contract opportunities in this trade (NAICS 532411), 2 posted in the last 7 days; 0% are set aside for small businesses. The agencies buying the most are Departmental Offices and Maritime Administration. Most of the work with a stated place is in District of Columbia.
All open commercial air, rail, and water transportation equipment rental and leasing contracts
Coming up in this trade
Planned contracts from the agencies' procurement forecasts, often months before a solicitation. Plans can change.