TITLE XI PROGRAM ADVISORY SERVICES

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is soliciting proposals to establish Blanket Purchase Agreements for advisory services supporting the Title XI Program. Selected firms will assist the Department of Transportation in evaluating applications for Federal credit assistance. Requirements include significant project finance expertise across the municipal bond, corporate bond, and commercial banking sectors, with a particular focus on public-private partnership financings and large commercial loan risk review. Task orders under these agreements will primarily address upcoming credit transactions, though MARAD may also issue orders for research and specialized advisory services to fulfill program requirements.

This solicitation, identified by number 693JF720R000020, falls under NAICS code 541618 for Other Management Consulting Services and PSC R410 for SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM EVALUATION/REVIEW/DEVELOPMENT. Performance will take place in Washington, DC. The agency published the notice on June 24, 2020, and updated it on July 24, 2020, with a final response deadline of July 31, 2020. Eight attachments accompany the notice, including the statement of work, selection criteria, BPA terms, and a questions and answers document.

Proposals must be submitted by the established deadline to the point of contact, Karen Lee Gill. The acquisition process included a dedicated period for inquiries that concluded in mid-July. All official notifications and amendments, including specific proposal submission formats and instructions, are documented through the federal procurement portal.