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NAICS Code· 483114

NAICS 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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NAICS: 483114
Closed
International
Isles of Scilly Transport - Inter-Island Commuter Passenger Boat Services
Solicitation # 2609_Inter_Island_Boating
The Council of the Isles of Scilly is seeking a licensed passenger boat operator to provide a critical inter-island commuter service connecting St Martin's and St Agnes with St Mary's. This lifeline service is primarily designed to support essential travel during the winter period, including early years and home-to-school transport, children and young people's activities, adult social care, and employment-related travel for school staff. The contract is funded by short-term emergency funding from the Department for Transport and serves as a mechanism for the Council to gather operational data on passenger demand and service reliability to inform long-term sustainable connectivity solutions. The period of performance begins on October 5, 2026, and runs through March 31, 2027, with a limited academic extension for education-related travel through July 24, 2027. The contract is awarded based on the Most Advantageous Tender, with evaluation weightings of 50 percent for price, 40 percent for quality, and 10 percent for social value. Performance is measured against strict targets, including a 98 percent reliability rate for scheduled journeys, a 95 percent punctuality rate for departures within 10 minutes of the scheduled time, and 100 percent compliance with maritime safety and safeguarding requirements. The service provider must adhere to rigorous safety and certification standards, including mandatory DBS clearances for personnel and full vessel certification. Payment is structured as a fixed service subsidy paid monthly in arrears. The contract is governed by English law and requires the operator to provide detailed monthly reporting on passenger numbers and service delivery to verify claims before payment is authorized.
Council of the Isles of Scilly

POSTED

29 days ago

CLOSED

20 days ago
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NAICS: 483114
Awarded
Federal
V--SWAN - VESSEL CHARTER - COOK INLET WINTER MARINE SURVEY
Solicitation # 140P9726Q0039
The National Park Service, Alaska Region, is seeking a firm fixed price charter for a U.S. Coast Guard-certified vessel to conduct winter marine bird surveys in the Cook Inlet and coastal region of Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, with a base performance period from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, and two optional one-year extensions through August 31, 2029. The requirement calls for a vessel at least 65 feet in length, capable of cruising at a minimum of 6 knots, towing acoustic transducers, deploying a 3-meter beam trawl, and carrying sufficient fuel, water, and provisions to support extended operations at sea for up to 10 days without port calls. The vessel must accommodate up to 10 scientists with 10 berths, provide daily cleaning services, access to hot water showers every two days, reliable 110V power, and a full suite of safety equipment including radar, GPS, depth sounder, EPIRB, and immersion suits. The contractor is required to provide a qualified captain with at least three years of documented experience operating similar vessels in Alaskan waters, along with a current U.S. Coast Guard license and a vessel survey dated within the previous two years. All crew members must assist scientists with loading, unloading, and maintaining scientific gear, and must provide three meals per day for up to 10 scientists, accommodating special dietary needs upon 10-day advance notice, with meals available during irregular operating hours. The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 483114 with a size standard of 550 employees, and offers must be submitted via email to darcy_skinner@nps.gov by August 17, 2026, with all offerors required to be actively registered in SAM and possess a valid Unique Entity Identifier. Pricing is evaluated based on completeness, reasonableness, and competitiveness under a best value trade-off approach, not LPTA, permitting award to the offeror demonstrating the greatest overall value. Performance will occur across specific dates in November, January, and March each year, totaling 15 to 18 days of vessel use annually. The contractor must maintain operational readiness throughout the contract period and face daily rate deductions for any mechanical breakdown exceeding 24 hours that disrupts the survey schedule. Alcohol is strictly prohibited on the vessel, all
Alaska Regional OFFICE(97000)

POSTED

about 2 months ago

DEADLINE

N/A
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NAICS: 483114
Closed
Federal
19--Charter for the Gulf of Alaska Bottom Trawl Survey
Solicitation # 1305M326Q0342
Solicitation 1305M326Q0342 is a request for quotations from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for vessel charter services to support the Alaska Fisheries Science Center's biennial bottom trawl survey of groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands. The contract requires the provision of a bottom trawler vessel, an experienced crew, and all necessary labor and equipment to collect fishery-independent data for stock assessments. The scope includes a base requirement of 55 charter days with options for up to 35 additional days. The period of performance begins April 1, 2027, and extends through March 31, 2032, across a base period and four optional extension periods. Additional services include government equipment transportation, moorage, communications, and dockside services. The award will be based on the most advantageous offer, where non-price factors are weighted more heavily than price. Evaluation factors include vessel characteristics and suitability, the experience of the vessel, captain, and crew within the specific operating area, and past performance on similar contracts within the last three to five years. Technical proposals are limited to 20 pages and must be submitted separately from the business and price quotes by August 28, 2026. The vessel must pass a U.S. Coast Guard safety examination, and the contractor is responsible for adhering to strict hazardous materials handling and labeling standards. Payment is processed through the IPP system, with specific reimbursable line items requiring receipts.
Department Of Commerce Noaa

POSTED

about 2 months ago

CLOSED

about 2 months ago
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NAICS: 483114
Awarded
Federal
19--Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) Vessel
Solicitation # 1305M326Q0257
The 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

POSTED

2 months ago

DEADLINE

N/A
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NAICS: 483114
Closed
Federal
Notice of Intent to negotiate sole source contract to Wendy Hiestand
Solicitation # FD-2026-453
The U.S. Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Southeast Fisheries Science Center, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Wendy Hiestand and the F/V Orca for a shark depredation survey. Under the authority of FAR 12.102(a) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), this non-personal service requirement involves conducting fishing surveys using longline gear to capture, harvest, and tag coastal sharks, specifically sandbar sharks, in the northeast Gulf of America. The scope of work includes the deployment, monitoring, and servicing of an acoustic telemetry array. The performance period is scheduled from September 30, 2026, through September 29, 2028, encompassing 24 days at sea in waters off the Florida Keys, Alabama, and northwest Florida. The contractor must provide a USCG compliant vessel of at least 30 feet that meets 46 CFR section 25 standards, featuring specific navigation, communication, and safety equipment, as well as accommodations and refrigeration for two scientists. The sole source determination is based on the contractor's unique qualifications, including the possession of a mandatory Exempted Fishing Permit and specialized experience with NOAA fisheries surveys. The estimated contract value is 84,000 dollars, based on a rate of 3,500 dollars per sea day. This procurement falls under NAICS code 483114 for small businesses with a size standard of 500 employees.
Department Of Commerce

POSTED

2 months ago

CLOSED

about 2 months ago
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