W0103-260108 - CFMETR Vessel Charter - WS5564483014

The Government of Canada, through the Department of Public Works and Government Services, is soliciting offers for a vessel charter contract to provide reliable and safe sea transportation services supporting the Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges at Winchelsea Island. The service requires operating between Ranch Point B Jetty floats in Nanoose Bay and Winchelsea Island, covering a round trip of approximately 18 kilometres or 10 nautical miles, with capacity to transport up to 12 passengers and associated materials. Operations must ensure punctuality and adherence to safety standards as outlined in the Statement of Work, in support of critical military testing and experimental activities. The solicitation, identified as WS5564483014 under NAICS code 483114, was posted on July 13, 2026, with responses due by July 20, 2026. The place of performance is Comox, British Columbia, and the primary point of contact for contractual inquiries is Ajinkya Barve, Contracting Authority at Public Services and Procurement Canada. The contract is open to all qualified offerors without set-aside restrictions and is intended to secure a service provider capable of delivering consistent, secure, and timely maritime transport under operational conditions typical of the region. All proposals must demonstrate the ability to meet the technical, safety, and scheduling requirements specified in the annex.