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Florida Keys and the Dry Tortugas: Dive Liveaboard

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FWC SS 26/27-07State & Local

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking a single source provider for a dive liveaboard vessel to support multi-day SCUBA-based marine research and monitoring operations. The scope of work covers activities within the Florida Keys, Marquesas, and Dry Tortugas, with the contract extending through July 28, 2028. The required services include a vessel equipped with a captain, safety protocols, dive operations support, and accommodations and meal support for up to 10 personnel. Technical requirements for the vessel include an offshore range, Nitrox support, a winch, and a dive platform. This is not a solicitation for bids or proposals, but rather a notice of intended single source purchase under solicitation number FWC SS 26/27-07. Prospective vendors capable of providing these specific commodities or services must submit written information regarding their capabilities to Rachel Massey by 6:00 PM ET on September 23, 2026. The selected contractor must warrant full capability to perform the contract requirements and comply with Chapter 287, F.S., and all other applicable laws and rules.

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FWC seeks single-source vendor for Florida Keys and Dry Tortugas dive liveaboard experience.

Agency

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation CommissionView Agency

NAICS

487210 - Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, WaterView NAICS

Place of Performance

FL, USA

Set-Aside

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PUR 7776 FWC SS 26/27-07 Single Source Purchase

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AgencyFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Contacts1 person available
OfficeN/A
Organization / Agency
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
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Office AddressN/A
Contacts
Rachel Massey
contact@example.gov
+1 (555) 000-0000

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THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR BIDS OR PROPOSALS. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT A BID OR “NO BID” REPLY. The Agency has reason to believe that the services or commodities described herein are only available from a single source. Any prospective vendors must provide information in writing regarding their ability to supply the commodities or contractual services described in the attached specifications. Vendor’s information regarding their ability to provide the product or service should be emailed to the contact person listed on this advertisement and must be received no later than September 23, 2026, and by 6:00 PM ET (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and state holidays). The Contractor/Vendor ultimately selected for this contract must warrant that it has the capability in all respects to fully perform the contract requirements and the integrity and reliability that will assure good-faith performance as a responsible vendor, and that the Contractor/Vendor shall comport with Chapter 287, F.S., and all other applicable rules and laws.

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