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This Solicitation opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on May 28, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Removal/Deconstruction/Disposal of the MV Capt. Earl W. Winsor

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30007433International

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NAICS: 562211
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Collection and Treatment Services for Collection, Holding, and Transfer (CHT) and Disposal Services for Industrial Waste from Ships and Vessels at Commander, Fleet Activities, Sasebo (CFAS), Japan
Solicitation # N4008426B6300
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Far East, through its Resident Officer in Charge of Construction in Sasebo, Japan, is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors capable of providing Collection, Holding, and Transfer (CHT) services for ship-generated black and gray wastewater and industrial waste from U.S. Navy ships, submarines, and visiting vessels operating at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo and surrounding areas. The contractor must supply all labor, equipment, transportation, and facilities necessary to perform recurring and non-recurring CHT operations both in-port and at anchorage, including on-site treatment, while ensuring full compliance with Japanese environmental regulations including the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Act, Japanese Environmental Governing Standards (JEGS), and the Prevention of Marine Pollution and Maritime Disasters Law. Valid Japanese licenses for industrial waste collection, transportation, and disposal are mandatory, and contractors must also be registered in the System for Award Management with an active CAGE code to be eligible for any potential award. The U.S. government is planning to issue a commercial solicitation under FAR Part 12 and is evaluating whether to use an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract or a Requirements Contract, with a proposed structure of one base year and four one-year option periods. The performance location is strictly at CFAS, Japan, and the government will assess service delivery based on compliance with local laws rather than U.S. military packaging or marking standards. Interested parties must respond using the provided Contractor Information form, submitting responses via email by 10:00 a.m. on June 8, 2026, to the designated contracting specialist, as this is a sources sought notice and not a formal request for proposals—no pricing, CLINs, or evaluation factors are included at this stage.
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The Department of National Defence is seeking a qualified contractor to dismantling, disposing, and recycling the MV Capt. Earl W. Winsor, a retired roll-on/roll-off ferry constructed in 1972 and modified in 1998, following extensive environmental damage from a 2024 flooding incident and prior oil contamination. The vessel, made of steel and previously used in Canadian coastal service, has been inactive since 2016 and currently resides in Springdale, Newfoundland and Labrador. The contractor must comply with all Canadian environmental regulations and execute a government-approved Ship Recycling Plan, including necessary preparations for towing the vessel to an approved recycling facility if required. The contract period extends up to seven months from the award date, with no security deposit required. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in marine salvage or commercial marine operations within the past 15 years and have completed at least two prior pollutant removal and steel hull dismantling projects. The proposal must identify key personnel with proven expertise in pollutant removal, marine survey and stability assessments, and steel vessel deconstruction. A comprehensive response plan detailing vessel access, bulk pollutant removal, dismantling procedures, and a clear operational timeline is mandatory. Proposals will be evaluated strictly on compliance with these mandatory criteria and lowest evaluated price, with the procurement subject to multiple international and domestic trade agreements including CETA, CPTPP, and CFTA. The solicitation is open under number 30007433, with submissions due by May 28, 2026.

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Dismantle, dispose, recycle MV Capt. Earl W. Winsor under Canadian laws, with experienced contractors.

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Government of Canada → Department of National DefenceView Agency

NAICS

562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and DisposalView NAICS

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30007433 – Soliciation documents - Documents d’appel d’offres.zip

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of National Defence
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* Please note this is not a new solicitation - this tender notice is to copy a previously closed tender to switch the notice to national defense. Original tender details are below.* The Contractor must prepare to dismantle and dispose/recycle, the vessel Capt. Earl W. Winsor in an efficient and environmentally responsible manner in accordance with Canadian Laws, regulations and referenced guidelines and approved Ship Recycling Plan. If required, the contractor must prepare the vessel for transfer and/or tow to an Approved Site. Background The MV Capt. Earl W Winsor was constructed in 1972 as the Prince Edward for service between Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. In 1998 it was purchased by the Province of Newfoundland, retrofitted and renamed the Capt. Earl W Winsor the vessel remained in service until 2016. In 2018 the vessel was sold by the province and towed to Springdale, NL. The vessel has been laid up ever since. In February 2024 an overboard discharge pipe burst and the vessel experienced extensive down flooding throughout the below deck spaces. The Canadian Coast Guard – Marine Environmental and Hazards Response program responded in February 2024 to stabilize the vessel and removed approximately 1000 M3 of contaminated water and again in December 2024 to remove the bulk oil pollutants from the vessel. Particulars of the Vessel The particulars of the vessel are: Name: CAPT. EARL W. WINSOR Type of Vessel: Roll on / Roll off Ferry Builder: Pictou, N.S. Built: 1972 / Modified St John’s Nfld. 1998 Official Number: 331725 Port of Registry: Not Registered Length overall: 249’ Breadth Moulded: 53’ 6” Depth Moulded: 18’ GRT: 1772 NRT: 927 Displacement: 2,161LT at Load Line Operational Displacement: 1,589LT Deadweight: 584LT Material: Steel Period of the Contract The period of the Contract is from Contract award until [7 months after Contract award date] (exact date will be provided at Contract Award). Security There is no security applicable to this requirement. Trade Agreements The requirement is subject to the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA), Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement, Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA), World Trade Organization-Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP), Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement, Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA), Canada - Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA), Canada - European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), and the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). Mandatory Requirements Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the mandatory evaluation criteria as detailed herein. Bidders’ Proposals must clearly demonstrate that they meet all Mandatory Requirements for the proposal to be considered for further evaluation. Proposals not meeting the mandatory criteria will be excluded from further consideration. Summary of Mandatory Criteria M1 The bidder MUST have a minimum of sixty (60) months (5 years) experience in the Marine Salvage or Marine Commercial Industry, within the last 15 years from the date of bid closing M2 The Bidder MUST have completed pollutant removal and dismantling operations on steel hulled vessels on two (2) separate occasions within the last 15 years from the date of bid closing. M3 The Bidder must identify Key Personnel* that MUST have experience in each of the following areas: 1. Pollutant removal 2. Marine survey and stability assessments 3. Steel hull vessel deconstruction and recycling operations M4 The Bidder MUST provide a response plan with its technical proposal that demonstrates how they will perform the removal of the MV Captain Earl Winsor in accordance with the Statement of Work (Annex A). The response plan must include all of the following items: M4.1 Accessing the vessel and Bulk pollutant removal M4.2 Dismantling and recycling the vessel M4.3 Timeline of operations Selection Method The basis of selection is Mandatory Technical Criteria – Lowest Evaluated Price. Please refer to the RFP document for complete details.

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