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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--

Recently Posted in Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation

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)

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4 days ago

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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

6 days ago

CLOSED

2 days ago
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NAICS: 483114
Closed
Federal
U.S.-Flagged Vessel Charter for Scientific Survey OperationsThe Department of Commerce NOAA is seeking a subcontract for a U.S.-flagged, seaworthy vessel and qualified crew to support a bottom trawl survey in the Gulf of Alaska. The selected provider must ensure the vessel complies with all USCG regulations and is capable of supporting scientific data collection over a period of 55 charter days. This opportunity is designated as a total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 483114. Interested parties must submit their responses by August 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
Department Of Commerce Noaa

POSTED

16 days ago

CLOSED

2 days 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

19 days 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

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19 days ago

CLOSED

5 days ago
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NAICS: 483114
Awarded
Federal
19--NEFCS Acoustic Recorder Vessel Charter
Solicitation # 1305M326Q0156
The 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

POSTED

about 1 month ago

DEADLINE

N/A
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NAICS: 483114
Closed
Federal
Vessel Charter with Crew for Scientific SurveysA 65+ foot USCG-compliant vessel will be chartered with full crew, fuel, lodging, and operational support to conduct marine bird surveys in Cook Inlet and Lake Clark National Preserve and Park. The charter includes all necessary logistical and operational services to ensure safe and effective scientific data collection in remote coastal and marine environments. The contract is structured as a subcontract under a total small business set-aside, designated for SBA-qualified small businesses, with the North American Industry Classification System code 483114 indicating inland water transportation services. The solicitation, posted on July 27, 2026, requires responses by August 5, 2026, and is managed by the Alaska Regional Office of the Department of the Interior, with performance occurring entirely within the designated survey areas of Alaska.
Alaska Regional OFFICE(97000)

POSTED

about 1 month ago

CLOSED

25 days ago
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NAICS: 483114
Closed
International
Snow Crab Survey Vessel Charter
Solicitation # 30008260
The contract, identified as solicitation number 30008260, is for the charter of a vessel to support Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s annual snow crab survey on the Scotian Shelf, encompassing Crab Fishing Areas N-ENS, 23, 24, and 4X. This survey is critical for the scientifically informed management of one of Atlantic Canada’s most valuable fisheries, requiring the vessel to complete up to 400 survey stations between August 1 and January 15 each year, with exact dates determined by the DFO scientist-in-charge and communicated with at least two weeks’ notice. The vessel must maintain a minimum crew of a captain and three additional members alongside three scientific personnel, be equipped with specific scientific instrumentation including DGPS, radar, OLEX, and a Marport trawl monitoring system with dual hydrophones, and comply with Transport Canada safety standards, including a valid Safety Inspection Certificate. The contractor is responsible for constructing and maintaining up to three trawl nets annually at a fixed cost of $8,000 per net, providing three nutritionally balanced meals per day in accordance with the Canada Food Guide, ensuring adequate living conditions including clean accommodations and multiple toilets, and adhering to strict onboard conduct rules prohibiting alcohol, drugs, and smoking. The initial contract term runs until July 31, 2027, with up to four one-year optional extensions, and performance is evaluated using a trade-off method combining technical merit (70%) and price (30%), requiring a minimum technical score of 81 out of 115 for vessel capability and 91 out of 130 for crew qualifications, including demonstrated experience in trawl fishing, survey participation, and a fixed crew structure. Invoices must be submitted electronically to a designated DFO email, with payments processed through Canada’s Receiver General, and no specific Treasury Account Symbols or accounting codes are provided. Offerors must certify compliance with ethics standards, including the absence of conflicts of interest, contingency fees, bribes, and forced labor, and must meet eligibility criteria under the Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity, with no security clearances required. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Government Electronic Tendering Service by July 27, 2026, and include required annexes and financial schedules, with no physical submission permitted. An earlier solicitation dated May 28, 2026, is canceled and superseded, and feedback sessions will be offered
Department of Fisheries and Oceans

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about 2 months ago

CLOSED

about 1 month ago
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NAICS: 483114
Closed
International
W0103-260108 - CFMETR Vessel Charter - WS5564483014
Solicitation # 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.
Department of Public Works and Government Services

POSTED

about 2 months ago

CLOSED

about 1 month ago
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NAICS: 483114
Closed
Federal
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

POSTED

2 months ago

CLOSED

about 2 months ago
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NAICS: 483114
Closed
SLED
Coastal and Offshore Vessel Charter Services
LSU - Baton Rouge

POSTED

2 months ago

CLOSED

about 2 months ago
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NAICS: 483114
Closed
SLED
Boat Charters - Coastal/Offshore - Term Contract
Solicitation # RFQ-0000002855
LSU - Baton Rouge

POSTED

2 months ago

CLOSED

about 2 months ago
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