TITLE XI PROGRAM ADVISORY SERVICES

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 693JF720R000020 to establish Blanket Purchase Agreements for the Title XI Program. This procurement is classified under NAICS 541618 Other Management Consulting Services and PSC R410 SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM EVALUATION/REVIEW/DEVELOPMENT. Selected firms will assist the Department of Transportation in evaluating applications for Federal credit assistance from the agency’s headquarters in Washington, DC. The contract involves eight attachments, including a Statement of Work, selection criteria, and Blanket Purchase Agreement terms.

The scope of work requires firms with significant project finance expertise in the municipal bond, corporate bond, and commercial banking sectors, as well as experience in project financings resulting from public-private partnerships. MARAD prefers contractors with specialized experience in large commercial loan risk review and approval. The agency will issue task orders for financial advisors on upcoming credit transactions and may also issue task orders for research and special advisory services to support Title XI program requirements.

The response deadline for this solicitation is July 31, 2020. This follows a questions cut-off date of July 15, 2020, and an earlier proposal target of July 24, 2020. Karen Lee Gill is the designated point of contact for the requirement. All official notifications and amendments, including proposal submission instructions and responses to questions, are documented through the provided solicitation materials and revisions.