Lay Berthing Services for Long-Term Safe Lay Berth for Watson LMSR Vessels 693JF726R000009
Summary
AI-generated · Mar 09, 2026Provide exclusive long-term safe layberthing on the U.S. West Coast for up to two Watson Class LMSR Ready Reserve Fleet vessels, specifically the TRAVIS E WATKINS and MITCHELL RED CLOUD, with the berths secured for extended, safe layup. The arrangement must ensure continuous safety and security of the vessels while laid up.
Although the berths are intended for those identified ships, the Government may substitute vessels of similar size or smaller. Review the solicitation document for the exact requirements, site constraints, and any substitution provisions.
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) requires services for the exclusive long-term safe layberthing for up to two (2) WATSON CLASS LMSR RRF vessels, TRAVIS E WATKINS and MITCHELL RED CLOUD on the U.S. West Coast. Although the layberths are intended for the vessels identified in this solicitation, the Government may substitute vessels of a similar size or smaller. See Solicitation document for details.
From Solicitation posted on Mar 05, 2026NOTE: Due to industry concerns regarding the West Coast layberth solicitation, MARAD will reduce the wind requirement from 130 mph to 85 mph. The Maritime Administration (MARAD) requires services for the exclusive long-term safe layberthing for up to two (2) WATSON CLASS LMSR RRF vessels, TRAVIS E WATKINS and MITCHELL RED CLOUD on the U.S. West Coast. Although the layberths are intended for the vessels identified in this solicitation, the Government may substitute vessels of a similar size or smaller. See Solicitation document for details.
From Solicitation posted on Mar 18, 2026NOTE: Due to industry concerns regarding the West Coast layberth solicitation, MARAD will reduce the wind requirement from 130 mph to 85 mph. The Maritime Administration (MARAD) requires services for the exclusive long-term safe layberthing for up to two (2) WATSON CLASS LMSR RRF vessels, TRAVIS E WATKINS and MITCHELL RED CLOUD on the U.S. West Coast. Although the layberths are intended for the vessels identified in this solicitation, the Government may substitute vessels of a similar size or smaller. See Solicitation document for details.
From Solicitation posted on Mar 19, 2026The due date for proposals is hereby extended from April 6th to April 20th, 2026. NOTE: Due to industry concerns regarding the West Coast layberth solicitation, MARAD will reduce the wind requirement from 130 mph to 85 mph. The Maritime Administration (MARAD) requires services for the exclusive long-term safe layberthing for up to two (2) WATSON CLASS LMSR RRF vessels, TRAVIS E WATKINS and MITCHELL RED CLOUD on the U.S. West Coast. Although the layberths are intended for the vessels identified in this solicitation, the Government may substitute vessels of a similar size or smaller. See Solicitation document for details.
From Solicitation posted on Mar 23, 2026The due date for proposals is hereby extended from April 20th to MAY 4th, 2026. NOTE: Due to industry concerns regarding the West Coast layberth solicitation, MARAD will reduce the wind requirement from 130 mph to 85 mph. The Maritime Administration (MARAD) requires services for the exclusive long-term safe layberthing for up to two (2) WATSON CLASS LMSR RRF vessels, TRAVIS E WATKINS and MITCHELL RED CLOUD on the U.S. West Coast. Although the layberths are intended for the vessels identified in this solicitation, the Government may substitute vessels of a similar size or smaller. See Solicitation document for details.
From Solicitation posted on Apr 23, 2026The due date for proposals is hereby extended from MAY 4th to MAY 8th, 2026. NOTE: Due to industry concerns regarding the West Coast layberth solicitation, MARAD will reduce the wind requirement from 130 mph to 85 mph. The Maritime Administration (MARAD) requires services for the exclusive long-term safe layberthing for up to two (2) WATSON CLASS LMSR RRF vessels, TRAVIS E WATKINS and MITCHELL RED CLOUD on the U.S. West Coast. Although the layberths are intended for the vessels identified in this solicitation, the Government may substitute vessels of a similar size or smaller. See Solicitation document for details.
From Solicitation posted on May 04, 2026Notice history
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Solicitation Posted Mar 05, 2026
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Solicitation Posted Mar 19, 2026No changes from previous notice
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Solicitation Posted Mar 23, 2026View changes (2)
- Description: Description was updated
- Response Deadline: Apr 06, 2026 → Apr 20, 2026
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Solicitation Posted Apr 23, 2026View changes (2)
- Description: Description was updated
- Response Deadline: Apr 20, 2026 → May 04, 2026
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Solicitation LATEST Posted May 04, 2026View changes (2)
- Description: Description was updated
- Response Deadline: May 04, 2026 → May 08, 2026
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