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Florida Keys and the Dry Tortugas: Dive Liveaboard.

Awarded

FWC SS 26/27-07State & Local

Submission Closed09/28/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 487210

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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.

General Info

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

Agency

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

NAICS

487210 - Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water

Place of Performance

FL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

special-notice

Low

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Timeline

2 updates

PhaseAwarded

PostedSep 1

Solicitation

Notice updatedSep 23

Response deadline changed from Sep 23, 2026 to Sep 28, 2026. The notice title changed. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedSep 23

The notice description changed.

AwardedNov 2

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

09/28/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Rachel Massey

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

HIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR BIDS OR PROPOSALS. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT A BID OR “NO BID” REPLY. THIS IS A PUBLIC NOTICE POSTING OF AN AGENCY DECISION FOR A SINGLE SOURCE PURCHASE PURSUANT 287.057, F.S. It is the Agency’s intended decision to award this Single Source to *Makai, Inc* The Contractor/Vendor 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. Failure to file a protest within 72 hours, the time prescribed in Section 120.57(3), F.S., shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120 F.S.