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F2402-240088, CBS-MEA Vessel Charter

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WS4666718621International

Submission Closed02/25/2025, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 483114

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AI Contract Overview

The Department of Public Works and Government Services is soliciting offers for the charter of an offshore fishing vessel to support an Arctic scientific survey conducted by Fisheries and Oceans Canada. This requirement includes the provision of a ship crew to manage both the transit and survey phases of the operation. The project is subject to the Inuvialuit Final Agreement regarding Comprehensive Land Claims. This federal solicitation, identified by number WS4666718621, has a response deadline of February 25, 2025. While the survey is Arctic-focused, the place of performance is listed in British Columbia. Interested parties can coordinate through the primary point of contact, Katie Wong, via the provided government procurement channels.

General Info

Charter of offshore fishing vessel and crew for Arctic scientific survey by February 2025.

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of Public Works and Government Services

NAICS

483114 - Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation

Place of Performance

*British Columbia, CAN

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NONE

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PhaseClosed

PostedFeb 24

Solicitation

Response DeadlineFeb 25

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Submission Closed

02/25/2025, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Public Works and Government Services

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Public Works and Government Services

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Wong Katie (SPAC/PSPC) (elle-la / she-herPoint of Contact

Full Description

This solicitation of o?ers is subject to the following Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement(s): Inuvialuit Final Agreement. This requirement is to contract an offshore fishing vessel for the delivery of an Arctic scientific survey delivered by Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The requirement is inclusive of a ship crew to support the transit and survey components of the work.