Independent Financial Advisors Vendor Pool
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The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD), through its Office of Marine Financing (OMF), intends to establish a pre-qualified vendor pool of Independent Financial Advisors to support the Federal Ship Financing Program (Title XI), authorized under 46 U.S.C. Chapter 537. These advisors will provide independent third-party financial and economic analyses related to projects seeking government-guaranteed loans under the program.
Selected firms will be expected to assess the economic soundness of proposed projects and contribute objective financial review services that inform MARAD's evaluation process. Interested parties are invited to review the full notice and submit responses in accordance with the stated instructions.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due February 28, 2027.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Financial advisory firm with infrastructure, maritime, or transportation finance expertise
- Experience performing independent economic and credit analysis for public-sector or federally backed projects
- Familiarity with loan guarantee programs, project finance, and debt underwriting reviews
- Ability to provide objective third-party assessments with strong analytical documentation
- Team with senior financial analysts, economists, or project finance specialists
- Prior experience supporting federal agencies or highly regulated financing programs
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