Description
The Department of the Interior’s Marine Minerals Administration is conducting market research on offshore vessel services needed to perform physical inspections of offshore renewable energy facilities on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf. The agency has posted a Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit industry feedback on the draft’s structure, insurance requirements, small‑business participation, evaluation criteria, and pricing for the anticipated “Seed Task Order.” Respondents are asked to provide comments, pricing insights, and any concerns that could prevent them from submitting a formal proposal if the solicitation becomes official. No actual contract award or funding is attached to this draft; it is purely a pre‑solicitation information‑gathering effort.
• Targeted services: offshore vessel charter, dynamic positioning, walk‑to‑work (W2W) transfer systems, crew, accommodations, communications, and optional scientific/ROV support.
• Contract vehicle: future Multiple‑Award IDIQ with a five‑year ordering period (base year + four option years).
• Estimated maximum contract value: up to $30 million over the five‑year period, with a $5,000 minimum task‑order ceiling.
• Desired feedback: CLIN structure, insurance, small‑business participation percentages, evaluation criteria, and rough order‑of‑magnitude pricing for the Seed Task Order.
• No cost reimbursement for respondents; the government will not reimburse review costs.
• Contact for comments: William Rilee (Contracting Officer).