Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Service Life Evaluation Program (SLEP), and Class-Related Technical & Engineering Support Services

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) requires comprehensive technical, engineering, and program support services to improve vessel reliability, extend service life, maintain regulatory and classification compliance, and support operational readiness throughout the vessel lifecycle. The contractor will perform Root Cause Analyses (RCA) of vessel failures and incidents; conduct Service Life Evaluation Program (SLEP) engineering assessments; and provide class-related engineering, design, plan review, certification, survey, inspection, and technical support. Services may include structural, mechanical, and electrical condition assessments; finite element and fatigue analyses; non-destructive testing (NDT); equipment testing and certification; corrective-action development; system upgrades and refurbishment recommendations; and safety and environmental compliance assessments. The requirement also includes training and knowledge transfer, condition-based asset management and other specialized technical support, as well as Technical Authority program and project management support, including planning, quality assurance, risk mitigation, schedule and budget tracking, research and design, classification support, and deliverable coordination. The overall objective is to identify and correct the causes of vessel failures, proactively address lifecycle risks, reduce repair and drydock cost overruns, and extend the safe and effective operational life of MARAD vessels.

Estimated value

$5M - $9.9M

Contract type

Time and Materials/Labor Hours

• NAICS541330
• PSC541330