Vessel efficiency and noise reduction technology application demonstration for the Gulf of Mexico, USA Description Maritime Administration:Vessel efficiency and noise reduction technology application demonstration for the Gulf of Mexico, USARFP No. 693JF725R000002 Request For Proposals (RFP)The Maritime Administration-s (MARAD) Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance (META) program is issuing this request for proposals (RFP) for demonstrating enhanced energy efficiency technology applications on board commercial vessels that are also indicated to significantly reduce vessel generated underwater radiated noise (URN). The META program is partnering with NOAA to support this effort. To that end, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is administering additional, separate funds on behalf of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that may also be available under this RFP. Applicants that are being considered for these NFWF administered funds will be notified in advance of award.Award may be for one or multiple projects with budgets up to $500,000.Projects should be completed within 36 months from time of award. A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:1) BackgroundThe META program (46 U.S.C. § 50307) is investigating the interconnections between broader energy efficiency and decarbonization initiatives in the maritime sector, with a specific focus on reducing URN from vessels and exploring potential co-benefits. Key takeaways from a recent U.S. co-led IMO workshop stated in part that the most promising opportunities for optimizing energy efficiency gains and achieving GHG and URN reductions are in the early ship design stage, using a systems approach, and considering more holistic re-conception. The workshop highlighted the necessity for intentional and integrated ship designs that prioritize energy efficiency while simultaneously reducing GHG emissions and URN.This Request for Proposals (RFP) is focused on energy efficiency and URN reduction technology demonstration with a preference for technologies, fuels, and approaches integrated at th... TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF | MARITIME ADMINISTRATION DIVISION OF PACIFIC OPERATIONS 1301 CLAY STREET, SUITE 140N, OAKLAND , CA 94612, USA Primary Point of Contact: Jon T. Meagher, Primary Contracting Officer, jon.meagher@dot.gov, Phone Number 4157404539 christian.onwudiegwu@dot.gov Tender Notice International Competitive Bidding 693JF725R000002 United States of America GT-108715187