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Jet Boat Operations & Water Transport

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Response Deadline08/06/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract requires the provision of safe and efficient jet boat transportation services for personnel and equipment within the swiftwater environments of the Wúikinuxv Lake system and its tributaries in British Columbia, Canada. Operations must be conducted with a high standard of safety and reliability to support government activities in challenging aquatic conditions, ensuring timely movement of resources and personnel across remote and dynamic waterways. The work falls under NAICS code 483111 and is structured as a subcontract under the Government of Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans. The solicitation is open for responses until August 6, 2026, with proposals expected to demonstrate proven capability in navigating swiftwater terrains, adherence to environmental and safety protocols, and experience working within federally managed ecosystems. The place of performance is specifically designated for British Columbia, with no specified city beyond the regional scope, emphasizing the need for local expertise and logistical readiness in isolated areas. The contract does not indicate a set aside status or specific organizational type requirements, leaving eligible vendors to submit proposals aligned with the operational demands of the service area.

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Jet boat transportation services for government personnel and equipment in Wúikinuxv Lake’s swiftwater environments, British Columbia.

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of Fisheries and OceansView Agency

NAICS

483111 - Deep Sea Freight TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

Canada, British Columbia, CAN

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PostedJul 23

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Response DeadlineAug 6

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08/06/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTCin 10 days

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Fisheries and Oceans

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Government of Canada → Department of Fisheries and Oceans

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Provide safe and efficient jet boat transport for personnel and equipment in swiftwater environments within the Wúikinuxv Lake system and tributaries.

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