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This Government Contract opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on May 6, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Marine Scientific Equipment Support Services

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The contract titled Marine Scientific Equipment Support Services seeks qualified subcontractors to provide technical personnel and support for the operation, maintenance, and deployment of critical oceanographic instruments including CTDs, plankton nets, and moorings during offshore scientific missions. The work is required in support of the Government of Canada’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans and will be performed across Canadian waters, focusing on ensuring the reliability and functionality of scientific equipment in challenging marine environments. Technical staff must be experienced in handling, calibrating, and troubleshooting oceanographic sensors and deployment systems, and must be prepared to work aboard research vessels under variable sea conditions. The opportunity is issued as a subcontract under NAICS code 541620, indicating it falls under scientific and technical consulting services. The solicitation was posted on May 6, 2026, with responses due by May 25, 2026, and is open to eligible subcontractors who can meet the technical and operational demands of supporting marine science missions. There is no specific set-aside designation listed, and the place of performance is centered in Canadian waters with no restrictions specified beyond geographical scope. All proposals must align with the Department’s requirements for safety, data integrity, and equipment readiness during active research campaigns.

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Provision of technical support for offshore oceanographic instruments, including CTDs and mooring systems.

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Government of Canada → Department of Fisheries and OceansView Agency

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541620 - Environmental Consulting ServicesView NAICS

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Canada, CAN

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Fisheries and Oceans
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Provision of technical personnel and support for the operation, maintenance, and deployment of oceanographic instruments such as CTDs, plankton nets, and moorings during offshore missions.

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