Opportunity

Alaska Online Public Notices #224058

Alaska Marine Highway System Solicits Salvage and Marine Firefighting Services for Fleet Vessels

Posted

June 01, 2026

Respond By

June 25, 2026

Identifier

224058

NAICS

488390

The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS), under the Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive Salvage and Marine Firefighting (SMFF) services for its fleet of nine vessels. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Division of Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) - Contracting office located in Juneau, Alaska - Scope of Services: - Salvage, emergency lightering, marine firefighting, and incident response for all current and future AMHS vessels - Services must comply with the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA-90) and U.S. Coast Guard regulations (33 CFR 155 Subparts I and J) - Contractor must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and resources, including ships, tugs, and specialized salvage/firefighting equipment - Participation in training exercises and maintenance of readiness agreements for vessels - Products and Labor Categories Requested: - Extensive list of labor categories (e.g., Salvage Master, Naval Architect, Divers, Project Manager, On-Site Coordinator) - Daily rates for a wide range of vessels (by horsepower), firefighting and ice class capabilities - Specialized equipment: generators, inert gas systems, welding/cutting tools, pumps, compressors, lighting, winches, storage containers, hoses, fenders, inflatables, shackles, air lifts, jacks, powerpacks, pollution control, oil booms, diving equipment, protective clothing, and PPE - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience in similar large-scale marine salvage and firefighting projects - Ability to meet regulatory response times and standards - Compliance with nondiscrimination and accessibility provisions - Evaluation criteria include experience, methodology, management plan, and cost - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to qualified providers with relevant experience - Place of Performance: - AMHS fleet vessels operating in the navigable waters of the United States, primarily Alaska and the region between Alaska and Washington State - Contracting office and program management based in Juneau, Alaska

Description

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Division of Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS), is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide Salvage and Marine Firefighting (SMFF) services for current and future vessels in its fleet. The services must comply with the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA-90). The solicitation includes detailed instructions, evaluation criteria, and requires bidders to register with the procurement officer to receive amendments and submit proposals by the deadline. The project is located in the Southcoast Region of Alaska.

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