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Synthetic Mooring Lines for Ships and Barges

U.S. Department of Transportation
Updated Jun 18, 2026 · 18:32 UTC

The Maritime Administration needs a small business to supply and deliver synthetic mooring lines for ships and barges in the National Defense Reserve Fleet.

Key Details

  • What exactly do they need?
  • The Maritime Administration needs synthetic mooring lines for ships and barges in the National Defense Reserve Fleet.
  • The lines must be purchased and delivered to the Suisun Bay Reserve Fleet in Benicia, CA.
  • What's the contract structure and timeline?
  • The contract is firm fixed price.
  • The notice doesn't say how long the contract will last.
  • How will they pick the winner?
  • The notice doesn't say how the winner will be chosen.
  • When and how do you bid?
  • The bid deadline is July 6, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET.
  • Bids must be submitted through the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website.

Who can apply

  • Any certified small business may apply.

If you're interested, do this first

  • Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.

Primary point of contact

Name
Robert McDermott
Email
robert.mcdermott@dot.gov

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