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Specialty Vessel Charter and Marine Logistics

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Response Deadline08/14/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTC

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A USCG-certified vessel equipped with dive support and heavy-lift capabilities is required for annual hydrophone recovery and deployment operations in Puget Sound under this subcontract. The vessel must meet stringent certification and operational standards to safely conduct underwater asset retrieval and installation in dynamic marine environments. Services include precise navigation, underwater positioning, diver support, and the handling of specialized equipment to ensure mission success without environmental disruption. The contract falls under NAICS code 488390 and is designated as a Small Business Administration set-aside, emphasizing opportunities for eligible small businesses. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, with responses due by August 14, 2026, and the work is being managed by the Department of Commerce’s WAD-NMFS-Boulder office. Although specific location details are not provided, all operations are confined to Puget Sound, requiring familiarity with local conditions, tides, currents, and navigational constraints.

General Info

USCG-certified vessel needed for annual hydrophone operations in Puget Sound, small business set-aside.

Agency

Department Of Commerce → WAD-NMFS-BoulderView Agency

NAICS

488390 - Other Support Activities for Water TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

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Timeline

PostedJul 31

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Response DeadlineAug 14

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08/14/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTCin 10 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce → WAD-NMFS-Boulder

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Provision of a USCG-certified vessel with dive support and heavy-lift capabilities for annual hydrophone recovery and deployment operations in Puget Sound.

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