A Study on Vessel Design Challenge
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF
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- Posted
- Sep 11, 2026
- Responses due
- Jan 10, 2027 (in 69 days)
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This is a government contract opportunity posted by TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF in the research and development in the social sciences and humanities category. The deadline is January 10, 2027, 70 days from now.
Classification and identifiers
- Industry (NAICS)
- Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720)
- Product or service (PSC)
- Operations Research and Quantitative Analysis Services (R405)
- Solicitation number
- 693JF726R000016
- Contracting office
- 693JF7 DOT MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
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About this opportunity
U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) A Study on Vessel Design Challenge RFP No. 693JF726R000016 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP): The Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance (META) program is issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for a Vessel Design Challenge (Challenge). This Challenge intends to fund multiple design teams willing to undertake integrated design work to improve fuel efficiency and reduce vessel underwater radiated noise (URN) to create the next generation of U.S. vessels. Individual awards depend on number of designs proposed for the package. Awards are intended to be for not less than $150k and likely not more than $450k. Project completion timeline is 12-18 months. Total funding available is up to $1.25 million. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: T...