MARAD's META program will fund multiple design teams, through cooperative agreements, to produce preliminary vessel designs that cut fuel use and underwater… MARAD's META program will fund multiple design teams, through cooperative agreements, to produce preliminary vessel designs that cut fuel use and underwater radiated noise. Teams model hull, machinery and propulsion together and show the cost and return on investment. Any domestic organization (not individuals) can lead one team; naval architects, shipyards, operators and technology suppliers should be on the team. Key tasks: Develop preliminary vessel designs integrating hull form, propulsion and power systems; Model fuel efficiency against a target of 30% improvement over a conventional design; Model underwater radiated noise source levels against the stated limits; Validate designs for general stability and load conditions; Build cost breakdowns, ROI timelines and lifetime ROI versus a conventional design; Document technology readiness, commercial availability and U.S. shipyard build barriers. Deliverables: Preliminary vessel design with technical details; Interim progress report; Final report suitable for public release; Debrief with MARAD on results and lessons learned. Key requirements: Proposals limited to 20 pages, all documents included; Submit as PDF by email by 12:00 PM Eastern on the closing date; Project must finish within 18 months of award; Any AI tool use in the proposal must be identified and justified; Active SAM.gov registration required; An organization may lead only one team. How it will be judged: Plan to demonstrate design integration meeting fuel, noise and economic goals; Methods for modeling, data collection and analysis tied to international and class standards; Team capabilities and related experience; Detailed timeline with key decision points; Budget and justification per component and personnel; Preference for U.S. company team leads. Key facts: Agency: Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, DOT Maritime Administration (693JF7). Source: SAM.gov. Notice type: Solicitation (RFP). Solicitation number: 693JF726R000016. Posted: Nov 6, 2026. Responses due: Jan 10, 2027. NAICS: 541720. PSC: R405. Set-aside: Full & open. Estimated value: $150K to $450K. Period of performance: 12-18 months from award. Official notice: https://sam.gov/opp/46652c14f13d4d9ebc2ab7d8d0454ab5/view Listings are summarized by Shaavir from public SAM.gov notices, GSA eBuy records and published agency forecasts. Always confirm details in the official notice. Shaavir is not affiliated with SAM.gov, GSA or any government agency. To report an error or request removal, email [email protected].
MARAD's META program will fund multiple design teams, through cooperative agreements, to produce preliminary vessel designs that cut fuel use and underwater radiated noise. Teams model hull, machinery and propulsion together and show the cost and return on investment. Any domestic organization (not individuals) can lead one team; naval architects, shipyards, operators and technology suppliers should be on the team.
Key tasks: Develop preliminary vessel designs integrating hull form, propulsion and power systems; Model fuel efficiency against a target of 30% improvement over a conventional design; Model underwater radiated noise source levels against the stated limits; Validate designs for general stability and load conditions; Build cost breakdowns, ROI timelines and lifetime ROI versus a conventional design; Document technology readiness, commercial availability and U.S. shipyard build barriers.
Deliverables: Preliminary vessel design with technical details; Interim progress report; Final report suitable for public release; Debrief with MARAD on results and lessons learned.
Key requirements: Proposals limited to 20 pages, all documents included; Submit as PDF by email by 12:00 PM Eastern on the closing date; Project must finish within 18 months of award; Any AI tool use in the proposal must be identified and justified; Active SAM.gov registration required; An organization may lead only one team.
How it will be judged: Plan to demonstrate design integration meeting fuel, noise and economic goals; Methods for modeling, data collection and analysis tied to international and class standards; Team capabilities and related experience; Detailed timeline with key decision points; Budget and justification per component and personnel; Preference for U.S. company team leads.
Key facts: Agency: Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, DOT Maritime Administration (693JF7). Source: SAM.gov. Notice type: Solicitation (RFP). Solicitation number: 693JF726R000016. Posted: Nov 6, 2026. Responses due: Jan 10, 2027. NAICS: 541720. PSC: R405. Set-aside: Full & open. Estimated value: $150K to $450K. Period of performance: 12-18 months from award.
Official notice: https://sam.gov/opp/46652c14f13d4d9ebc2ab7d8d0454ab5/view
Listings are summarized by Shaavir from public SAM.gov notices, GSA eBuy records and published agency forecasts. Always confirm details in the official notice. Shaavir is not affiliated with SAM.gov, GSA or any government agency. To report an error or request removal, email [email protected].
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