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Marine Towing and Barge Transportation

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Response Deadline08/31/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is seeking a subcontractor for a marine towing and barge transportation project to move a boathouse from Ladysmith to Kitimat, British Columbia. The selected provider must supply a Transport Canada-certified tug and barge that possesses a recent C&V survey and can ensure the cargo is fully protected from green water and salt spray during transit. This subcontract opportunity was posted on August 27, 2026, with a response deadline of August 31, 2026. The project falls under NAICS code 483212 and is managed by the Government of Canada.

General Info

DFO seeks subcontractor to tow a boathouse from Ladysmith to Kitimat, BC.

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of Fisheries and OceansView Agency

NAICS

483212 - Inland Water Passenger TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

Canada, British Columbia, CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 30007712.

The full solicitation package (6 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Kitimat Boathouse Marine Transportation (BC)

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Timeline

PostedAug 27

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Response DeadlineAug 31

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Fisheries and Oceans

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Provide a Transport Canada-certified tug and barge with recent C&V survey to tow the boathouse from Ladysmith to Kitimat, ensuring protection from salt spray and green water.

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