RRF Ship Management Services
Ready Reserve Force (RRF) Ship Management Services
- Obligated to date
- $2.9B
- Task orders
- 4,043
- Companies awarded
- 7
- Ceiling
- $6.2 billion
Vehicle overview
The Ready Reserve Force (RRF) Ship Management Services is a multi-award IDIQ managed by the Maritime Administration (MARAD) to ensure the readiness of the RRF fleet for the rapid worldwide deployment of U.S. forces. The vehicle covers maintenance, repair, logistics support, activation, operation, deactivation, crewing, and management of 51 vessels. In 2025, MARAD signed 20 contracts totaling $6.2 billion to maintain the fleet's operational capacity over a 10-year period.
The program utilizes commercial U.S. ship managers to oversee a fleet that includes Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO) vessels.
Vehicle details
- Ordering period
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10 years
- Ceiling
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$6.2 billion
RRF Ship Management Services contract holders
| Contractor | Obligated | Task orders |
|---|---|---|
| KEYSTONE SHIPPING SERVICES, INC. | $665.7M | 860 |
| TOTE SERVICES, LLC | $592.3M | 813 |
| PATRIOT CONTRACT SERVICES, LLC | $370.5M | 590 |
| OCEAN DUCHESS, INC. | $362.1M | 597 |
| PACIFIC-GULF MARINE, INC. | $322.4M | 494 |
| CROWLEY GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC. | $301.2M | 423 |
| MATSON NAVIGATION COMPANY, INC. | $266.5M | 266 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is RRF Ship Management Services?
- The Ready Reserve Force (RRF) Ship Management Services is a multi-award IDIQ managed by the Maritime Administration (MARAD) to ensure the readiness of the RRF fleet for the rapid worldwide deployment of U.S. forces. The vehicle covers maintenance, repair, logistics support, activation, operation, deactivation, crewing, and management of 51 vessels. In 2025, MARAD signed 20 contracts totaling $6.2 billion to maintain the fleet's operational capacity over a 10-year period.
- Which agency manages RRF Ship Management Services?
- Ready Reserve Force (RRF) Ship Management Services is a IDIQ managed by Maritime Administration.
- What can agencies acquire through RRF Ship Management Services?
- The program utilizes commercial U.S. ship managers to oversee a fleet that includes Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO) vessels.
- How much has been obligated through RRF Ship Management Services?
- $2.9B has been obligated across 4,043 task orders.
- How many contractors hold RRF Ship Management Services?
- 7 contractors hold a position on RRF Ship Management Services.
- What is the contract ceiling of RRF Ship Management Services?
- RRF Ship Management Services has a program ceiling of $6.2 billion.
- Is RRF Ship Management Services active?
- No, RRF Ship Management Services is not currently active — its status is expired (ordering period: 10 years).
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