NAICS 483112 - Deep Sea Passenger Transportation RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, Sources Sought and Government Contracting Opportunities

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About Deep Sea Passenger Transportation (NAICS 483112)

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing deep sea transportation of passengers to or from foreign ports.

StatusTitleBuyerDue Date
OpenWater Taxi Services for BC Ferries Routes

BC Ferries is seeking pre-qualified operators for water taxi services on 14 specific ferry routes across British Columbia.

British Columbia, Canada•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
British Columbia Ferry Services Inc.3/31/2036
OpenDecommissioned Vessel Towing Services

The United States Marine Corps is seeking professional services to tow a decommissioned vessel from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard to Brandt Island Shoal in Pamlico Sound, North Carolina, under a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside.

Cherry Point, NC, USA•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > COMMANDING GENERAL (MCB CAMP LEJEUNE)10/30/2026
Open360-Day Dry Cargo Vessel Charter

The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command is seeking proposals to charter a roll-on/roll-off or lift-on/lift-off dry cargo vessel for 360 days of port-to-port logistics operations supporting Marine Corps missions in the Western Pacific.

Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan•Request for Proposal (RFP)
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > MSCHQ NORFOLK (MSC HQS)11/2/2026
ClosedFerry Transit Services

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority is seeking ferry transit services through a solicitation with a bid opening on October 27, 2026.

Louisiana, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)
New Orleans Regional Transit Authority > Procurement Department10/27/2026
OpenBahrain Stevedoring and Terminal Services

The United States Transportation Command is seeking stevedoring and related terminal services for managing U.S. Government cargo at ports and military locations throughout the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Bahrain•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > US TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM) > USTRANSCOM-AQ11/13/2026
OpenWater Taxi Services

The U.S. Navy is seeking information from qualified sources on year-round water taxi services to transport Navy personnel between Rudee Inlet and Lynnhaven Inlet in the Virginia Capes region.

Virginia Beach, VA, USA•Sources Sought
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK (NAVSUP FLC NORFOLK)11/4/2026
OpenAdventure II Sailing Vessel Maintenance, Repairs, and Transportation

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism is seeking qualified providers to transport the Adventure II, a 17th-century reproduction sailing vessel, and perform maintenance and repairs.

South Carolina, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)
South Carolina > Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism11/4/2026
OpenDry Cargo Vessel Charter for Ammunition Transport

The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command is conducting market research on the availability and pricing of self-sustaining vessels capable of transporting at least 700 TEUs of containerized ammunition under a 75-day charter with three 75-day options.

Sunny Point, NC, USA•Request for Information (RFI)
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > MSCHQ NORFOLK (MSC HQS)10/29/2026
OpenFerry Transit Services

The Regional Transit Authority of New Orleans is seeking qualified vendors to provide ferry transit services under RFP 2026-033.

2817 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)Disadvantaged Business
New Orleans Regional Transit Authority10/27/2026
OpenCGC HEALY Maintenance and Repair Services

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking industry sources for recurring and non-recurring maintenance, repair, drydock, and pier-side sustainment of the Coast Guard Cutter HEALY under a potential multi-year IDIQ contract.

Pier 36, Seattle, WA, USA•Sources Sought
United States of America > HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF > US COAST GUARD > CG-SEA-C2210/29/2026
OpenFerry Transit Services

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority is seeking a qualified firm to operate and maintain passenger and vehicular ferry services on the Mississippi River across Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Bernard Parishes.

Louisiana, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)Disadvantaged Business
New Orleans Regional Transit Authority11/4/2026
OpenCCGS Leonard J. Cowley Drydocking Refit 2027

Public Works and Government Services Canada is seeking proposals for the 2027 drydocking refit of the Canadian Coast Guard vessel CCGS Leonard J. Cowley in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.

St. John's, NL, Canada•Request for Proposal (RFP)
Government of Canada > Department of Public Works and Government Services > Canadian Coast Guard12/2/2026
OpenScheduled Fuel Barge Transportation Services

The United States Transportation Command is seeking dedicated scheduled and on-call tug-and-barge transportation of government-owned aviation and marine fuels throughout Gulf-region waterways.

Louisiana, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > US TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM) > USTRANSCOM-AQ11/9/2026
Open90-Day Tanker Time Charter

The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command is seeking proposals to charter up to two qualifying tankers for approximately 90 days to transport clean petroleum products in the Western Pacific and Sea of Japan.

Ulsan, South Korea•Request for Proposal (RFP)
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > MSCHQ NORFOLK (MSC HQS)10/28/2026
OpenBest of the Best Boat Rental and Captain Services

The Government of The Bahamas, through the Ministry of Youth, Sport & Culture, is requesting quotes for two boat rentals and captain services for the Best of the Best event at Montague Foreshore from November 30 through December 6, 2026.

Nassau, NW, The Bahamas•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
The Bahamas > Ministry of Culture and Heritage10/29/2026
OpenNortheast Icebreaking Vessel Capabilities

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking information from operators of U.S.-flag, coastwise-qualified vessels capable of providing icebreaking support in Northeast waterways, including channel maintenance and emergency maritime assistance.

United States•Request for Information (RFI)
United States of America > HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF > US COAST GUARD > BASE BOSTON11/13/2026
OpenExpeditionary Transfer Dock Vessel Operations and Maintenance

The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command is seeking a contractor to operate and maintain Expeditionary Transfer Dock vessels in support of assigned missions under a single fixed-price contract.

United States•Request for Proposal (RFP)Small Business
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > MSCHQ NORFOLK (MSC HQS)10/30/2026
OpenMarine Transportation Planning Services

British Columbia's Ministry of Transportation and Transit is seeking one or more contractors for as-needed marine transportation planning, analysis, engineering, consultation, and strategic advisory services supporting vessels, marine infrastructure, and ferry operations.

British Columbia, Canada•Request for Proposal (RFP)
British Columbia > Ministry of Transportation and Transit > Marine, Air, and Rail Services Branch11/16/2026
OpenM/V Plover Vessel Operations and Maritime Programming

The City of Blaine is seeking a qualified nonprofit organization to acquire, preserve, and operate the historic M/V Plover for seasonal passenger service, public excursions, and maritime education in the Blaine and Drayton Harbor area.

Blaine, WA, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)Other
City of Blaine10/31/2026
OpenR/V Savannah Haul-Out Maintenance and Repair

The University of Georgia is seeking a contractor to provide haul-out maintenance and repair services for the R/V Savannah in Savannah, Georgia.

Savannah, GA, USA•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
University System of Georgia > University of Georgia11/11/2026
OpenPrivate Sector Development of GPIP Lot 6 for Marine Vessel and Marine Services

The City and Borough of Sitka is seeking proposals for the private sector development of a portion of GPIP Lot 6 for marine vessel and marine services, with proposals due October 29, 2026.

Sitka, AK, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)
City and Borough of Sitka > Finance Department10/29/2026
OpenNew ISO-Compliant Sea/Land Cargo Containers

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support is requesting industry capability and estimated pricing information for 95–180 new, ISO-compliant 20-foot sea/land cargo containers, with delivery destinations at Fort Bliss and Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

United States•Request for Information (RFI)
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY > DLA TROOP SUPPORT (CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT CONTAINERS)10/30/2026
OpenCommercial Maritime Platform and Event Support

The U.S. Army is seeking a commercially operated maritime platform and event-support services for research, testing, training, and rehearsal involving autonomous and uncrewed maritime systems.

City of Norfolk, VA, USA•Request for Information (RFI)
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE ARMY > W6QK ACC-APG-ORLANDO (ACC-APG)11/7/2026
OpenSmall Vessel Recycling Services

The Government of Canada is seeking suppliers to provide small vessel disposal services, including recovery and transportation of vessels up to 65 feet, through a Request for Supply Arrangements.

Canada•Request for Proposal (RFP)
Government of Canada > Public Works and Government Services Canada3/31/2029
Open179-Day Clean Petroleum Tanker Charter

The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command is seeking market information on the availability and daily charter rate for one tanker to transport clean petroleum products in support of the Defense Logistics Agency–Energy.

Agioi Theodoroi, PP, Greece•Sources Sought
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > MSCHQ NORFOLK (MSC HQS)11/11/2026
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