Short-Term Rental of Commercial Ships w/Marine Crane Capability

The Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (LLNS) is seeking sources to provide short-term rentals of commercial ships equipped with marine cranes. These vessels will support Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) Pacific and Atlantic operations, potentially including Hawaii and the Kwajalein Marshall Islands, facilitating the launch and recovery of autonomous vessels. The scope of work includes providing a U.S.-flagged, ABS-classified commercial ship that meets specific requirements, such as length, marine crane, condition, deck space, and accommodations. The rental terms will range from 1 to 6 months, including mobilization, operational time, and demobilization phases. The vessel must meet operational readiness criteria, including crew qualifications, crane operation, meals, laundry services, and berthing capacity. • The vessel must be between 200 feet and 350 feet in length. • The marine crane must have a minimum lifting capacity of 3 tons at Sea State 4. • The vessel must have a minimum of 2,500 sq ft of deck space to accommodate offshore auxiliary and operational equipment. • The vessel must have the ability to install/provide a portable or rapid Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), as required. • The vessel must have satellite internet capability and phone access.