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NAICS Code· 483114

Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing water transportation of passengers in coastal waters, the Great Lakes System, or deep seas between ports of the United States, Puerto Rico, and United States island possessions and protectorates. Marine transportation establishments using the facilities of the St. Lawrence Seaway Authority Commission are considered to be using the Great Lakes Water Transportation System. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 483114 – Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation covers the operation of waterborne passenger vessels along coastal waters and within the Great Lakes region, including ferry services, sightseeing excursions, and scheduled transit operations that support federal mission requirements. This sector is critical for enabling federal agency access to remote islands, research stations, national parks, and border patrol zones where land-based transportation is impractical or unavailable.

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NAICS code 483114 covers Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing water transportation of passengers in coastal waters, the Great Lakes System, or deep seas between ports of the United States, Puerto Rico, and United States island possessions and protectorates. Marine transportation establishments using the facilities of the St. Lawrence Seaway Authority Commission are considered to be using the Great Lakes Water Transportation System. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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W0103-260108 - CFMETR Vessel Charter - WS5564483014The 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.
Department of Public Works and Government Services

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Charter to Conduct Deep Sea Coral ROV SurveyThe National Marine Fisheries Service, through the Northeast Fisheries Science Center, is seeking a small business contractor to provide a commercial vessel, qualified crew, and an integrated remotely operated vehicle (ROV) system to conduct a deep-sea coral survey within the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument. The contract requires the vessel to support up to fourteen continuous operational sea days with an option to extend to twenty days, scheduled for August 2026. The vessel must be capable of berthing and providing meals for six to seven NOAA scientific personnel, equipped with laboratory facilities for biological sample processing, freshwater and saltwater access, and storage for specialized freezers. Technical requirements include a Dynamic Positioning System (DP-1), internet connectivity sufficient for mission operations, and an ROV certified for 6,000-meter depths capable of maintaining precise positioning within one meter of the seabed without disturbing benthic life. The ROV must be accompanied by a launch and recovery system, control van, power source, and sampling devices. The contractor must mobilize from a port in Connecticut, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts and return to the same port, with all operations confined to the monument’s designated seamounts including Bear, Retriever, Physalia, and Mytilus. The solicitation is a full small business set-aside under NAICS code 483114 and follows commercial item acquisition procedures under FAR 52.212-4 with deviation and Alternate I. Proposals must be submitted electronically in two separate parts: a technical quote not exceeding twenty pages, with no reference to pricing, and a separate business/price quote without page limits. The technical proposal must include detailed information on vessel and ROV characteristics, crew experience, and past performance, supported by required attachments. Evaluation will prioritize vessel and ROV capability, crew and ROV team experience, and past performance, with price considered as a factor but not weighted explicitly. The contractor must comply with strict operational, safety, and administrative requirements, including maintaining a drug-free workplace, securing liability insurance covering vessel collision and protection and indemnity, adhering to hazardous materials documentation, and prohibiting firearms onboard unless secured by the master. Fuel costs are reimbursable up to a ceiling of $155,000 and must be documented with receipts submitted through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform. Payment will be made within 30 days of approval of the completion invoice, and the Contracting Officer’s Representative will oversee technical acceptance aboard the vessel
Department Of Commerce Noaa

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17 days ago

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3 days ago
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NAICS: 483114
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Vessel Charter with DP-1 Capable PlatformThe contract seeks to charter a DP-1 certified vessel capable of conducting offshore surveys in the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts area for up to 20 days, with requirements to support remotely operated vehicle operations, scientific laboratory work, and secure sample storage. The vessel must be fully equipped to handle the technical and logistical demands of marine scientific research in deepwater environments, ensuring safe and efficient data and specimen collection throughout the mission. This engagement is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation, meaning only small businesses as defined by the SBA are eligible to respond, aligning with federal goals to promote small business participation in government contracting. The North American Industry Classification System code 483114 identifies the scope as support activities for water transportation, indicating the focus is on vessel services rather than shipbuilding or manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on June 29, 2026, with a response deadline of July 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, providing potential offerors approximately two weeks to prepare and submit proposals. The contracting agency is the Department of Commerce, specifically NOAA, which will utilize the vessel to advance oceanographic research in a biologically rich and ecologically significant marine region. The place of performance is located in the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts area, requiring the vessel to operate in open ocean conditions with precise dynamic positioning capabilities. While no specific point of contact or detailed office address is provided, the contractual terms and eligibility criteria are clearly tied to small business status and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. All interested parties must ensure their proposal meets the vessel certification, operational, and duration requirements outlined in the solicitation prior to the deadline.
Department Of Commerce Noaa

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18 days ago

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3 days ago
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NAICS: 483114
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Coastal and Offshore Vessel Charter Services
LSU - Baton Rouge

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LSU - Baton Rouge

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Snow Crab Survey Vessel CharterFisheries and Oceans Canada is seeking a vessel charter service to conduct an annual snow crab trawl survey on the Scotian Shelf, targeting up to 400 stations between August 1 and January 15 each year, with exact dates determined by the onboard scientist-in-charge with at least two weeks’ notice. The vessel must support a minimum crew of a captain and three additional personnel, alongside three scientific staff, and be capable of operating in Crab Fishing Areas N-ENS, 23, 24, and 4X with flexible port berthing along Nova Scotia’s Atlantic coast. The initial contract term runs from award until July 31, 2027, with an option for up to four additional one-year extensions through 2031. The contractor is required to construct up to three trawl nets annually per DFO specifications at a fixed rate of $8,000 per net, provide up to five wharf days for mobilization and demobilization, and ensure full compliance with all federal and provincial safety regulations including Transport Canada certifications, MED-A1 and valid first aid credentials for crew, and Class 2 coastal voyage certification. The vessel must carry approved personal flotation devices, maintain operational readiness at all times, and strictly prohibit alcohol or illegal drug use by crew, with default termination possible for violations. All work must meet DFO-established protocols to be accepted, with final approval resting solely with the onboard DFO scientist. Offers must be submitted via a three-part PDF format by June 22, 2026, and are limited to Canadian suppliers only. Evaluation is based on a 70% technical merit and 30% price weighting, with mandatory pass/fail gates requiring a minimum of 81 points in vessel criteria, 91 points in captain and crew criteria, and an overall technical score of 172 out of 245. Failure to meet these thresholds renders a bid non-compliant. Invoicing must be submitted after completion of work, detailing all costs excluding taxes, and must be sent to the designated DFO email; payment terms are 30 days after receipt of a conforming invoice. The contractor must maintain full accounting records, available for audit for seven years after final payment, and comply with all applicable regulations including anti-forced labor, international sanctions, reciprocal procurement, and Treasury Board policies. Any change in business location or failure to continuously satisfy certifications may result in contract default.
Department of Fisheries and Oceans

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25 days ago

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24 days ago
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19--GFISHER Charter VesselThe U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries Southeast Fisheries Science Center has awarded a contract under solicitation number 1305M326Q0129 for a charter vessel to support the Gulf Fishery Independent Survey of Habitat and Ecosystem Resources (GFISHER) Program. The contract, effective June 1, 2026, with a base period through May 31, 2027, includes 14 Base Sea Days and two days for mobilization and demobilization, with two optional one-year periods extending through May 31, 2029, each adding 24 Optional Sea Days and two additional mobilization/demobilization days. All performance occurs aboard the contracted vessel, with acceptance taking place on board upon completion of each sea day. The vessel must comply with U.S. Coast Guard regulations under 46 CFR Part 28, including safety, lifesaving, and firefighting equipment standards, and must pass a pre-departure inspection conducted no earlier than two weeks prior to each charter year. The NAICS code 483114 applies, and the procurement is structured under FAR Part 12 as a commercial service, with a firm fixed-price payment structure requiring electronic invoicing via the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform. The contract includes mandatory clauses related to small business set-asides, restrictions on subcontracting (capped at 50% of total costs for services), whistleblower protections, and prohibitions on contracting with inverted domestic corporations or entities using prohibited telecommunications equipment. Offerors were required to demonstrate technical capability through a detailed questionnaire covering vessel design, scientific accommodations, and the commercial fishing and research experience of the crew and captains, along with past performance documentation in the form of a completed questionnaire. Proposals were evaluated on three factors—technical capability, past performance, and price—on a trade-off basis, not lowest price technically acceptable, to determine best value. All submissions were required in two separate electronic parts: a technical quote limited to 60 pages and a business/price quote with no page limit, using acceptable file formats such as PDF, Word, JPEG, PNG, MP4, or AVI. The contracting officer is Carina Topasna of NOAA’s Western Acquisition Division in Seattle, with invoices to be submitted to the Treasury’s IPP system, and no use of WAWF. No contract value has been disclosed, and all pricing details remain unlisted in
Department Of Commerce Noaa

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19--NEFCS Acoustic Recorder Vessel CharterThe contract pertains to the charter of commercial vessels to support NOAA’s Northeast Fisheries Science Center acoustic recording operations, with a base period of performance from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, and four optional one-year extensions available through September 30, 2031. The scope includes up to 12 base sea days per year, 20 dock days, 50 optional sea days, and 24 mobilization/demobilization days, all conducted aboard the contracted vessel, which serves as the place of performance and acceptance. Vessels must be equipped to safely deploy and retrieve acoustic equipment, meet specific scientific accommodation standards, and be certified by a licensed naval architect. The contract is strictly set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 483114, with a size standard of 550 employees, and no other socioeconomic set-asides apply. Offerors must submit detailed attachments covering vessel characteristics, master and crew experience, commercial fishing history, past performance, and a code of conduct, alongside SF-18 and SF-30 forms. Proposals are evaluated on vessel capabilities, operational experience with acoustic equipment, and past performance using adjectival ratings, with price assessed only for reasonableness and not scored, in a trade-off process. Fuel costs are capped at increasing thresholds ranging from $93,000 to $163,000 depending on the service period. Contractors must designate key personnel—captain, mate, engineer, and chief steward—whose substitutions require 15 days’ prior written approval and qualification validation. Vessel safety compliance with 46 CFR Part 28 and MARPOL Annex V is mandatory, requiring U.S. Coast Guard certification, an EMT or two trained crew members in advanced first aid and AED use, current MSDS libraries, and strict prohibition of alcohol and illegal drugs onboard. Payment requests must be submitted electronically via the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, and compliance with whistleblower protections, subcontractor restrictions, and prohibitions on inverted domestic corporations and Sudan/Iran-linked activities is enforced through mandatory certifications and disclosures. The contracting officer retains final authority for inspection and acceptance, with oversight exercised by a designated Contracting Officer’s Representative, and scientific integrity principles prohibit fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism in all deliverables. All submissions must be received by June 1, 2026, via email to the designated point of contact, structured
Department Of Commerce Noaa

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about 1 month ago
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NAICS: 483114
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Pacific Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel ServiceThe contract seeks a charter vessel with a qualified crew to replace the Canadian Coast Guard Ship John P. Tully for conducting offshore oceanographic science missions in the Northeast Pacific, primarily operating from Sidney, British Columbia. The vessel must meet stringent technical specifications including a minimum gross tonnage of 2,000 GT, length of 65 meters, draft of 4.2 meters, and endurance of 30 continuous days at sea. It must be equipped with a hull-mounted multibeam echosounder and sub-bottom profiler capable of operating to 4,300 meters, a CTD system for depths exceeding 4,150 meters, plankton net deployment capability to 1,000 meters, and dedicated scientific laboratories—50 square meters dry lab and 10 square meters wet lab. The vessel must also accommodate up to 15 scientific personnel and possess deck space for three 20-foot ISO containers and a marine crane with a minimum 3.5-ton safe working load. All vessels must hold a valid Transport Canada inspection certificate or equivalent international certification, and must comply with all Canadian and international maritime regulations, health, safety, security, and environmental standards. The contract period begins in June 2026 and extends to March 31, 2029, with optional missions totaling up to 90 additional days. Performance occurs primarily in Canadian Pacific waters, extending beyond 200 nautical miles into international waters and into the U.S. territorial sea, with mobilization and demobilization based in Sidney or Victoria, British Columbia. The contract is structured as a cost-reimbursable arrangement with payments to be determined at award, supported by a detailed basis of payment annex. All proposals must be submitted via CPC Connect or email to DFO.tenders-soumissions.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca by May 25, 2026, and must include official documentation verifying vessel compliance, scientific capabilities, crew qualifications, insurance, and safety management systems. Offerors must certify their legal standing, eligibility as Canadian suppliers or representatives from applicable trading partners, compliance with anti-forced labor laws, adherence to international sanctions, and implementation of federal employment equity requirements. While no security clearances or key personnel designations are required, contractors must proactively disclose any relationships with former public servants receiving pensions or lump sums, and must immediately report any actual or potential conflicts of interest, with failure to do so constituting grounds for default termination. The
Department of Fisheries and Oceans

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Charter Boat ServicesThe Okaloosa County Tourist Development Department is seeking charter boat services to support various coastal resource management activities, including monitoring artificial reefs, detecting and controlling invasive species, monitoring water quality, and maintaining fish aggregating devices. These services will be called upon as needed and managed by the Coastal Resource Manager to ensure effective execution of these environmental and resource-related tasks. The solicitation, titled "Charter Boat Services" with the number ITB TDD 53-26, was posted on May 18, 2026, with a response deadline of June 17, 2026. The contract will serve the state of Florida and is open to State and Local Government Entities (SLED). Key contacts for this solicitation are Judith Williams, Financial Analyst, and CeCelia VandenBroeck, Purchasing Agent I, both available through provided email addresses and phone numbers. The solicitation and submission process is facilitated through the Okaloosa County procurement portal.
Tourist Development

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about 2 months ago

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29 days ago
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NAICS: 483114
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Crew Vessel Transportation ServicesThis solicitation, identified as RFQ N0060426Q4030, is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial services under FAR Part 12, issued as a total small business set-aside for NAICS code 483114, with a small business size standard of 550 employees. The requirement is for Crew Vessel Transportation Services to support U.S. Navy Midshipman training operations between Point Loma, San Diego, and a Brief Stop near San Clemente Island from May 15 to August 15, 2026. All submissions must be submitted electronically via email to the designated Contract Specialist at christine.l.ahyee.civ@us.navy.mil by 0900 Hawai‘i Standard Time on May 11, 2026, with no paper, fax, or oral submissions accepted. Offers must include pricing for CLIN 0001, a point of contact, business size, CAGE code, and payment terms, and offerors must be currently registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for award. The solicitation incorporates the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul and the DFARS Change dated November 10, 2025, along with the attached Performance Work Statement, Wage Determination No. 2019-0288 Rev 25, and applicable FAR and DFARS provisions found in Attachment 4. Evaluation will be conducted using the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, where only technically acceptable offers will be considered for award, and the lowest-priced among them will be selected. To be deemed technically acceptable, offerors must affirm zero exceptions to the entire Performance Work Statement and demonstrate that the proposed vessel fully meets all specifications, including a minimum 17-knot cruise speed, a 50-person capacity, a 24-foot gangway with no more than a 20-degree incline, an onboard crane capable of handling ten 1,000-pound pallets, two-way communication with U.S. Navy vessels, adherence to U.S. Coast Guard certification, and a contingency plan for schedule continuity. All contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens or nationals, and vessels must remain moored at Point Loma during the performance period unless undergoing essential maintenance or refueling. Payment will be processed electronically via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), and submissions must not exceed 10 MB
Navsup Flt Logistics Ctr Pearl Harbor

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2 months ago
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19--West Coast Groundfish Bottom Trawl SurveyThe contract award establishes a charter vessel agreement for the Second Pass of the 2026–2030 annual West Coast Groundfish Bottom Trawl Survey, conducted by NOAA Fisheries’ Northwest Fisheries Science Center from mid-August through the third week of October each year, with the base performance period spanning May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, and up to four optional one-year extensions through April 30, 2031. The vessel must support 47 designated fishing days and 8 mobilization/de-mobilization days, providing full operational capabilities including 110/120V power, a private shower and toilet, a dedicated 4’x3’ workspace, and a secure 3’x4’x6’ freezer for scientific samples. The vessel must comply with U.S. Coast Guard requirements for operations beyond 200 nautical miles, be equipped with advanced scientific navigation systems such as Simrad ES60/EK60 or ES80/EK80 transceivers, dual radars, AIS, GPS, satellite compass, and Category 1 EPIRB, and meet MARPOL and CFR safety and environmental standards. The contractor must provide experienced key personnel including a captain, engineer-fisherman, cook-fisherman, and nightwatch, all of whom must hold current safety and firefighting certifications, with substitutions requiring 15 days’ advance written approval from the Contracting Officer. The vessel must adhere to strict conduct policies, including a prohibition on alcohol and drugs aboard during operations, compliance with 46 CFR Part 16 drug and alcohol testing, smoke-free zones for scientific personnel, and full insurance coverage under Protection and Indemnity terms extending to government personnel. Evaluation of offerors prioritizes technical capability—focusing on vessel specifications and prior commercial fishing experience—followed by past performance assessed on quality, timeliness, communication, and cost management, with price considered for reasonableness and overall value, not as a scored criterion, on a trade-off basis. Submission of proposals requires separate technical and business/price volumes, both submitted electronically by April 3, 2026, with the technical portion capped at 60 pages and picture attachments limited to 20 pages. The Contracting Officer, Carina Topasna, will manage the award and administration with support from Contract Specialist Novelle Key, and payment must be processed through the Invoice Processing Platform
Department Of Commerce Noaa

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