Vessel Acquisition Manager (VAM) Services for the Maritime Administration RFP

Description: The Maritime Administration issued an active Sources Sought notice seeking qualified contractors to provide Vessel Acquisition Manager services supporting the recapitalization of strategic sealift ships. The work includes surveying the global commercial vessel market, evaluating and ranking candidate vessels, preparing business-case analyses, negotiating acquisitions, managing reflagging and classification, coordinating shipyard modifications, and supporting testing, maintenance, and crews. The anticipated period of performance is five years beginning March 9, 2027, and responses are due September 1, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. EDT.