Broad Agency Announcement for Qualified Vessel Operators to act as General Agent for Vessels Owned, Controlled or Time-Chartered by the Maritime Administration

10/30/2023 Revisions: Updated information in the description below. 10/24/2023 Revisions: All attachments have been updated. See "Rev 23OCT23" versions. The U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD), seeks qualified operators of various vessel types to act as General Agent for vessels owned or controlled or time-chartered by MARAD. Qualified firms may apply to the Director, National Shipping Authority (DNSA) to be appointed as a General Agent. Appointments will be made to all applicants determined to meet the qualification requirements set forth in this announcement. Applications will be received for an indefinite period effective upon publication of this announcement on the SAM.gov website. It will take approximately 45 days for MARAD to complete evaluation of applications. Submit the application (attachments 01 thru 03) to Robert McDermott, robert.mcdermott@dot.gov. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to be aware of any updates to this publication by regularly checking www.sam.gov. Interested applicants will find attached the following documents: Attachment 01 - MARAD General Agent Application for Appointment Form Attachment 02 – GAA Provisions and Clauses Attachment 03 – Affidavit of United States Citizenship Form