NAICS 487210 - Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, Sources Sought and Government Contracting Opportunities

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About Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (NAICS 487210)

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing scenic and sightseeing transportation on water. The services provided are usually local and involve same-day return to place of origin.

StatusTitleBuyerDue Date
OpenRecreational Boating Concession Services

The Babcock Ranch Community Independent Special District is seeking qualified firms to provide ongoing recreational boating concession services, including watercraft, operations, storage, maintenance, safety, and marketing plans.

Florida, USARequest for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
Babcock Ranch Community Independent Special District9/18/2026
OpenWatercraft Rental Operations

The City of Hampton is seeking proposals from qualified offerors to provide watercraft rentals at various locations within Hampton, Virginia, including a detailed rental plan and an approach to free Community Days.

Hampton, VA, USARequest for Proposal (RFP)Minority-Owned BusinessWoman-Owned Business
City of Hampton > Consolidated Procurement Division9/15/2026
OpenBravo Dive Boat 65DS1101

The U.S. Department of the Navy is seeking bids for a Bravo dive boat, model 65DS1101, for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington.

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, WA, USARequest for Proposal (RFP)Small Business
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > Department of the Navy > Naval Sea Systems Command > Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility12/4/2026
OpenCustom-Built Medium-Sized Boat

Alberta Environment and Protected Areas is seeking one custom-built medium-sized boat for delivery in Alberta.

Alberta, CanadaRequest for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
Alberta > Environment and Protected Areas9/28/2026
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, CanadaRequest for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
British Columbia Ferry Services Inc.3/31/2036
OpenRecreational Boating Concession Services

The Babcock Ranch Community Independent Special District is seeking qualified firms to provide ongoing recreational boating concession services, including watercraft operations, storage, maintenance, safety procedures, and concession management.

Babcock Ranch Residential Association, Charlotte County, FL, USARequest for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
Babcock Ranch Community Independent Special District9/18/2026
OpenAluminum Creek and River Patrol/Rescue Boat

The City of Folly Beach is requesting bids from qualified boat manufacturers and authorized marine dealers for one new aluminum creek and river patrol/rescue boat.

Folly Beach, SC, USARequest for Proposal (RFP)
City of Folkston9/25/2026
OpenBoat Portage Services

The California Department of Water Resources is seeking three years of boat portage services, including trailering boats across temporary rock barriers at two South Delta sites in San Joaquin County.

San Joaquin County, CA, USAInvitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)Small Business
California > Department of Water Resources > Division of Operations and Maintenance9/17/2026
OpenElectrofishing Boat, Motor, and Trailer

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is requesting a quote for one electrofishing boat, motor, and trailer.

Kansas Wildlife & Parks Department, Shawnee, KS, USARequest for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
State of Montana > Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks10/7/2026
OpenMDC 3372 Key Woods Towboat Replacement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking bids for the construction of one new self-propelled inland river and intracoastal towboat for the Memphis District.

1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, USAInvitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)Small Business
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE ARMY > W2SD ENDIST PHILADELPHIA (ENDIST PHILADELPHIA)9/21/2026
OpenRigid Hull Inflatable Boat with Enclosed Cabin

Public Services and Procurement Canada is seeking one rigid hull inflatable boat with enclosed cabin, engines, and trailer, between 6.4 and 7.5 metres, delivered to Delta, British Columbia.

Delta, BC, CanadaRequest for Proposal (RFP)
Government of Canada > Public Works and Government Services Canada9/18/2026
OpenPontoon Boat, Trailer and Motor

The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is seeking a vendor to supply a pontoon boat, trailer, and motor.

South Carolina, USAInvitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
South Carolina > Department of Natural Resources9/15/2026
OpenAluminum Creel-Netting Work Boat, Motors, and Trailer

The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources is seeking a supplier to construct and deliver a 20- to 22-foot aluminum creel/trap-netting vessel with two outboard motors and a trailer package for use at the Lake Erie Management Unit.

Wheatley, Chatham-Kent, ON, CanadaRequest for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
Ontario > Ministry of Natural Resources9/17/2026
OpenEnhanced Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Craft Manufacturing Capability

The U.S. Marine Corps is seeking industry information on manufacturing capabilities for an inflatable Enhanced Combat Rubber Reconnaissance Craft capable of transporting eight personnel and operating in Sea State 2 conditions.

Quantico, VA, USARequest for Information (RFI)
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > COMMANDER (PORTFOLIO ACQUISITION EXECUTIVE MC)9/24/2026
OpenShallow-Water Boat, Motor, and Trailer

The U.S. Geological Survey is seeking a shallow-water boat with a 50-horsepower surface-drive motor and aluminum trailer for delivery to Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USARequest for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)Small Business
United States of America > INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE > US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY > OFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONAL9/14/2026
Open2026 Fire Department Rescue Boat Package RFP

Charter Township of Shelby is requesting proposals for a complete, ready-to-use rescue boat package including a rescue boat, 30 HP outboard motor, fuel system, accessories, trailer, and delivery.

Macomb County Administration Building, Mount Clemens, MI, USARequest for Proposal (RFP)
Village of Port Chester > Fire Department9/16/2026
OpenWater Ferry Service Operation and Maintenance

The City of Annapolis, Maryland is seeking qualified boat pilot operational firms to operate and maintain a passenger/bicycle water ferry service, including marketing, using up to two city-provided vessels.

Annapolis, MD, USARequest for Proposal (RFP)
City of Annapolis > Central Purchasing Office9/18/2026
OpenState Recreational Boating Safety Grants

The United States Coast Guard is accepting applications from designated state authorities for Fiscal Year 2027 recreational boating safety cooperative agreements supporting administration, law enforcement, education, navigation aids, registration, and public access activities.

United StatesGrant
United States of America > TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF > UNITED STATES COAST GUARD10/30/2026
OpenHeavy-Duty Aluminum Boat, Outboard Motor, and Trailer

The U.S. Geological Survey is seeking a heavy-duty aluminum boat with a 250-horsepower outboard motor and tandem-axle trailer for coastal monitoring and diving operations.

10500 University Center Drive, Tampa, FL, USARequest for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)Small Business
United States of America > INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE > US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY > OFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONAL9/16/2026
OpenMulti-Mission AUTEC Range Vessel (MARV) Procurement and Conversion

The Department of the Navy is seeking a contractor to procure and convert an Offshore Supply Vessel into a Multi-Mission AUTEC Range Vessel (MARV) with associated supplies and services.

1333 Isaac Hull Avenue SE, Washington, DC, USARequest for Proposal (RFP)
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > NAVSEA HQ10/12/2026
OpenMarina Dredging Services

The City of San Francisco is seeking qualified contractors for marina dredging services under RFQ SFFirst, with bids due by the end of 2026.

Marina Yacht Harbor, San Francisco, CA, USARequest for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
City of San Francisco12/31/2026
OpenUSNS Amelia Earhart Underwater Hull Cleaning and UWILD Inspection

The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command is seeking a contractor to perform underwater hull cleaning and Underwater In-Lieu of Drydocking inspection services for the USNS Amelia Earhart in Guam.

Hagåtña, GuamRequest for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)Small Business
United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > MSCHQ NORFOLK (MSC HQS)9/18/2026
OpenAluminum 11–12-Meter Boat with Enclosed Cabin and Trailer

The Government of Canada is seeking to purchase one 11–12-meter welded aluminum boat with twin outboard motors and a trailer, with delivery by September 8, 2027.

CanadaRequest for Proposal (RFP)Native-Owned Business
Government of Canada > Parks Canada Agency9/30/2026
OpenVessel Charter Supply Arrangement

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is establishing a list of pre-qualified vessels and vessel charters for at-sea projects related to ocean science and fisheries science in Canadian waters.

CanadaRequest for Proposal (RFP)
Government of Canada > Fisheries and Oceans Canada12/31/2029
OpenUSCGC SPAR Unplanned Drydock Repairs

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking a contractor to perform unplanned drydock repairs on the USCGC SPAR, including propulsion and controllable-pitch-propeller maintenance, drydocking, towing, and sea-trial support.

1201 Minnesota Avenue, Duluth, MN, USARequest for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
United States of America > HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF > US COAST GUARD > SFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 3(00040)9/18/2026
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