Custom Marine Vessel Manufacturing – Underwater Search and Recovery Boat

The contract calls for the design, fabrication, and delivery of a custom marine vessel specifically engineered for underwater search, dive support, and recovery operations, adhering strictly to Detailed Specification 26016. The vessel must be built to meet exacting operational standards for performance, durability, and safety in demanding underwater environments, ensuring it can reliably support specialized missions in varied water conditions. All components and systems must be selected and integrated to ensure compatibility with existing underwater equipment and procedures used by the contracting authority. This is a subcontracting opportunity issued by the Government of Canada through the City of Winnipeg, with a North American Industry Classification System code of 336612 indicating shipbuilding and marine vessel manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on June 3, 2026, and responses are due by June 24, 2026. While no specific place of performance or point of contact is listed, the successful bidder will be expected to deliver a fully functional vessel capable of immediate operational deployment. The project emphasizes compliance with technical specifications over standard procurement criteria, requiring detailed evidence of capability, prior experience, and adherence to stringent engineering and safety benchmarks.