Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-14962
DOT Solicitation for Membership on the Arctic Shipping Federal Advisory Committee (ASFAC)
Buyer
Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation
Posted
July 24, 2026
Respond By
September 23, 2026
Identifier
2026-14962
The Maritime Administration, under the U.S. Department of Transportation, is seeking nominations for the Arctic Shipping Federal Advisory Committee (ASFAC). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) - Maritime Administration (MARAD) - Purpose: - Solicitation for membership on the ASFAC, a federal advisory committee - ASFAC will provide policy advice and recommendations to enhance U.S. leadership in Arctic maritime transportation - Focus areas include safety, reliability, infrastructure development, and seaway development functions - Stakeholder Groups Sought: - Alaska Native Tribal members - Coastal communities - Shipping industry representatives - Marine safety community - Arctic business community - Maritime labor organizations - Notable Requirements: - Submission of a nomination package (contact info, statement of interest, resume, non-lobbyist confirmation) - Members serve two-year terms (up to two consecutive terms) - Members may be reimbursed for travel but do not receive a salary - No OEMs, vendors, or product/service procurement involved; this is a request for advisory committee participation
Description
The Department of Transportation announces the establishment of the Arctic Shipping Federal Advisory Committee (ASFAC) and solicits nominations for membership. The ASFAC will provide policy information, advice, and recommendations on positioning the United States to take advantage of emerging opportunities for Arctic maritime transportation. The committee will develop a report and policy recommendations to enhance U.S. leadership in Arctic maritime safety and reliability, considering national security interests and potential establishment of a seaway development corporation. Nominations are sought from various stakeholder groups including Alaska Native Tribal members, coastal communities, shipping industry representatives, and maritime labor organizations.