The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) seeks a targeted cost analysis of the International Maritime Organization’s “Net Zero Framework,” focusing on its economic consequences for the United States. The study must examine specific policy mechanisms, including global GHG pricing, emissions trading, carbon offsets, fuel mandates, and enforcement measures. It should quantify impacts on U.S. shipping costs, trade competitiveness, and administrative burdens, while comparing outcomes under the proposed framework, alternative designs, and delayed implementation scenarios. The contractor must recommend safeguards to reduce economic burdens on U.S. interests and provide metrics for MARAD negotiators. No budget amount or location for performance of services is specified.