Opportunity
Alaska Online Public Notices #2526H312
Alaska Marine Highway System Solicits Salvage and Marine Firefighting Services for Vessel Fleet
Posted
June 01, 2026
Respond By
June 25, 2026
Identifier
2526H312
NAICS
488390
The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, through its Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS), is seeking a qualified contractor to provide Salvage and Marine Firefighting (SMFF) services for its fleet of nine vessels. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation & Public Facilities - Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) - Division of Program Management & Administrative Services - Services Requested: - Salvage, emergency lightering, marine firefighting, and incident response for AMHS vessels (Aurora, Columbia, Hubbard, Kennicott, LeConte, Lituya, Matanuska, Tazlina, Tustumena) - Services must comply with the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA-90) and U.S. Coast Guard regulations (33 CFR Subparts I and J) - Contractor must maintain equipment, personnel, and insurance meeting federal standards - Participation in training exercises and maintenance of Funding Agreements required - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a service-based contract - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with OPA-90 and Coast Guard regulations - Ability to support all current and future AMHS vessels - Contractor must be able to provide rapid response and maintain readiness for marine emergencies - Contract term is one year with four one-year optional renewals
Description
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Division of Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS), is soliciting proposals to find a qualified vendor to perform Salvage and Marine Firefighting (SMFF) services for all current and future vessels in its fleet subject to provisions of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA-90). The solicitation includes key dates such as a proposal opening on June 25, 2026, and emphasizes nondiscrimination policies and accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The contract involves professional services related to salvage and marine firefighting for the Alaska Marine Highway System vessels.