RFI for Ship Management and Training Support Services

The government authority located in Seattle, Washington is seeking ship management and training support services to ensure ongoing vessel operations and logistics. The agency needs a partner to manage day-to-day vessel operations, including navigation, watch standing, propulsion, power management, deck operations, communications, and routine operational tasks. This initiative aims to solve the operational challenges of maintaining vessel readiness, managing crew services, and executing routine maintenance. The scope of work covers comprehensive ship management, maintenance, crew services, training, and associated logistics support. The selected partner must integrate environmental compliance and pollution prevention practices into standard operating procedures and crew training. Additionally, the agency requires the immediate reporting of and response support for spills or pollution incidents in accordance with applicable regulations and the direction of competent authorities. The agency requires the development and execution of crew swap plans, nominally on a four-week cycle, that account for training, fatigue, and operational demands. Eligibility is restricted to onshore organizations based in the United States. The performance of the requested work will take place offsite. The agency is currently looking for proposals to determine the budget for this initiative. Key dates and specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the initial request. Bidders must meet the onshore United States organization requirement to be considered for this opportunity.