Trawl Net Construction

The contract awards the fabrication of up to three custom trawl nets annually for deployment in the Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ snow crab surveys, with all nets required to meet rigorous technical specifications designed for deep-water marine environments. The nets must be engineered for durability, accuracy in data collection, and reliability under harsh oceanic conditions, ensuring consistent performance during critical scientific operations off the coast of Nova Scotia. Work is expected to be performed in compliance with Canadian government standards and intended to support ongoing marine research initiatives managed by the federal agency. Submissions for this subcontract opportunity are due by June 22, 2026, and the opportunity was posted on May 28, 2026, under the NAICS code 336612, which corresponds to ship and boat building. The contract is open to qualified vendors capable of delivering specialized fishing gear that meets exacting functional and safety criteria required for federal scientific surveys. While no set-aside provisions are specified, the place of performance is clearly designated in Nova Scotia, indicating that logistics, testing, and potential on-site coordination will be localized to that region. Interested parties must respond prior to the deadline to be considered for award.