Layberthing for the WRIGHT a T-AVB class RRF vessel on the U.S. East Coast

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) requires services for the exclusive long-term safe layberthing for the WRIGHT a T-AVB class RRF vessel on the U.S. East Coast between Portland, Maine and the Southern tip of Florida inclusive of rivers and inland waterways that can accommodate the safe navigation of the size vessels identified. An alternative bid will be added for a limited geographical area of consideration between Norfolk to the North extent and Charleston to the Southern extent. Although the layberths are intended for the vessel identified in this solicitation, the Government may substitute vessels of a similar size or smaller. It is contemplated that the each invitation for bid (IFB) (Coastal Geographical area and limited central Coastal geographical area) will include alternative bids for either a 5-year (base year plus 4 one-year options) or a 10-year (base year plus nine one-year options) period of performance. An IFB will be issued on or around June 28, 2013 at www.fbo.gov and at http://voa.marad.dot.gov. Bid opening will be held on or about August 1, 2013. Bids from all responsible sources will be considered. ATTENTION: Minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs). The Department of Transportation (DOT), short-term lending program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the form of lines of credit to finance accounts receivable for transportation related contracts. Maximum line of credit is $750,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information call (800)532-1169. Internet address http://osdbuweb.dot.gov .