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Solicitation · 693JF726R000016

A Study on Vessel Design Challenge

Responses due115 days leftJan 10, 2027, 12:00 PM EST
Buying agencyDepartment of Transportation
Sub-tierMaritime Administration
Office693jf7 Dot Maritime Administration
NAICS541720 — Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
PSCR405
Set-asideNone stated
PostedSep 11, 2026
DeadlineJan 10, 2027, 12:00 PM EST
Place of performanceNot stated
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 Unit…

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