RRF Ship Management
Ready Reserve Force Ship Management Services
DOT IDIQ Active - Obligated to date
- $664.8M
- Task orders
- 673
- Contractors
- 7
- Ceiling
- $6.2 billion
Vehicle overview
The Ready Reserve Force (RRF) Ship Management Services is a multi-award IDIQ contract vehicle managed by the Maritime Administration (MARAD). It provides for the maintenance, repair, logistics support, activation, operation, deactivation, crewing, and management of 51 RRF vessels. The program currently operates under contracts valued at $6.2 billion to ensure the rapid worldwide deployment of U.S. forces.
The scope includes the management of RORO vessels and utilizes commercial U.S. ship managers to maintain the readiness of the National Defense Reserve Fleet.
Vehicle details
- Ordering period
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10 years
- Ceiling
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$6.2 billion
Where agencies spend through RRF Ship Management
See which agencies and types of work reported the most positive obligations through RRF Ship Management in the last 12 months.
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Department of Defense
- Last 12mo obligations
- $701.9M
- Last 12mo awards
- 683
Coverage period Jul 28, 2025–Jul 27, 2026
RRF Ship Management contract holders
| Contractor | Obligated | Task orders |
|---|---|---|
| TOTE SERVICES, LLC | $171.9M | 169 |
| KEYSTONE SHIPPING SERVICES, INC. | $129.7M | 134 |
| PATRIOT CONTRACT SERVICES, LLC | $96.6M | 99 |
| CROWLEY GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC. | $88.3M | 54 |
| OCEAN DUCHESS, INC. | $75.1M | 86 |
| PACIFIC-GULF MARINE, INC. | $73.0M | 97 |
| SUNRISE VESSEL OPERATIONS LLC | $30.2M | 34 |
NAICS coverage
Frequently asked questions
- What is RRF Ship Management?
- The Ready Reserve Force (RRF) Ship Management Services is a multi-award IDIQ contract vehicle managed by the Maritime Administration (MARAD). It provides for the maintenance, repair, logistics support, activation, operation, deactivation, crewing, and management of 51 RRF vessels. The program currently operates under contracts valued at $6.2 billion to ensure the rapid worldwide deployment of U.S. forces.
- Which agency manages RRF Ship Management?
- Ready Reserve Force Ship Management Services is a IDIQ managed by Department of Transportation.
- What can agencies acquire through RRF Ship Management?
- The scope includes the management of RORO vessels and utilizes commercial U.S. ship managers to maintain the readiness of the National Defense Reserve Fleet.
- How much has been obligated through RRF Ship Management?
- $664.8M has been obligated across 673 task orders.
- Which agencies use RRF Ship Management?
- In the 12 months ending July 27, 2026, agencies with reported awards through RRF Ship Management included the Department of Defense. The Department of Defense reported $701.9M in positive obligations for Deep Sea Freight Transportation (NAICS 483111). Figures use reported USAspending award data.
- How many contractors hold RRF Ship Management?
- 7 contractors hold a position on RRF Ship Management.
- What is the contract ceiling of RRF Ship Management?
- RRF Ship Management has a program ceiling of $6.2 billion.
- Is RRF Ship Management active?
- Yes, RRF Ship Management is currently active (ordering period: 10 years).
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