NAICS 488390 - Other Support Activities for Water Transportation RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, Sources Sought and Government Contracting Opportunities
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About Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (NAICS 488390)
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing services to water transportation (except port and harbor operations; marine cargo handling services; and navigational services to shipping).
| Status | Title | Buyer | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Pacific Area Maritime Security Cutter Drydocking and Repair The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting market research for six planned and one emergent drydock of six Pacific Area Maritime Security Cutters, Large, including extensive ship repair and maintenance work from March 2028 through September 2033. United States•Sources Sought | United States of America > HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF > US COAST GUARD > SFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 2(00085) | 9/24/2026 |
| Open | Amherst Islander 2 Drydocking and Recertification Ontario's Ministry of Transportation is seeking competitive bids for the mandatory five-year drydocking and recertification of the Amherst Islander 2 marine vessel. Canada•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ) | Ontario > Ministry of Transportation | 9/18/2026 |
| Open | Surry Ferry Shipyard and Dry-Dock Services The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking a shipyard with dry-dock capabilities to haul out and perform inspection, preservation, repair, painting, and related services on the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry vessel Surry. Surry, VA, USA•Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB) | Virginia > Virginia Department of Transportation | 9/21/2026 |
| Open | Drydocking and Refit Services for M.V. Highlanders Marine Atlantic Inc. is seeking a supplier for drydocking and refit services for the M.V. Highlanders, including inspections, maintenance, repairs, and preservation, with the vessel out of service from April 7 to May 31, 2027. Hamilton Shipyard, Hamilton, ON, Canada•Request for Proposal (RFP) | Marine Atlantic Inc. | 10/5/2026 |
| Open | USCGC 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, USA•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ) | United States of America > HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF > US COAST GUARD > SFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 3(00040) | 9/18/2026 |
| Open | USNS Point Loma Mid-Term Availability The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command is seeking a small business to perform the mid-term availability of the USNS Point Loma (T-EPF 15) at a contractor facility on the East Coast from April 5 through June 19, 2027. Virginia, USA•Request for Proposal (RFP)Small Business | United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > MSCHQ NORFOLK (MSC HQS) | 10/20/2026 |
| Open | LPAC No. One Deck and Coaming Preservation The U.S. Navy is requesting a firm-fixed-price job order to preserve approximately 50 square feet of deck and coaming inside the LPAC No. One compartment aboard USS New Orleans, including removal and reinstallation of piping, a low-pressure air compressor, and a dehydrator. Sasebo-shi, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ) | United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR YOKOSUKA (NAVSUP FLC YOKOSUKA) | 9/16/2026 |
| Open | USCGC STORIS FY2027 Dockside Repairs The United States Coast Guard is seeking capability statements for FY2027 dockside repair, inspection, testing, and maintenance of the USCGC STORIS in Seattle, including tanks, valves, cranes, firefighting systems, lifesaving equipment, sewage systems, ventilation, and related shipboard equipment. 1519 Alaskan Way South, Seattle, WA, USA•Sources Sought | United States of America > HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF > US COAST GUARD > SFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 2(00085) | 9/14/2026 |
| Open | USCGC VIGOROUS FY2027 Drydock and Dockside Repairs The United States Coast Guard is seeking a small-business contractor to drydock the USCGC VIGOROUS and perform extensive FY2027 vessel repairs, inspections, preservation, equipment servicing, and related dockside support. United States•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)Small BusinessWoman-Owned Business | United States of America > HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF > US COAST GUARD > SFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 1(00080) | 9/25/2026 |
| Open | USCGC CALHOUN Dockside Repairs The United States Coast Guard is seeking quotes for a requirements contract providing dockside repairs and associated support services for the USCGC CALHOUN in North Charleston, South Carolina, with an added Talon Grid inspection and testing work item and a revised quote deadline of September 28, 2026. North Charleston, SC, USA•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)Other | United States of America > HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF > US COAST GUARD > SFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 2(00085) | 9/28/2026 |
| Open | USCGC Midgett FY2027 Dockside Repairs The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking a small-business contractor to perform fiscal year 2027 second-quarter dockside repairs on the USCGC Midgett in Honolulu, including structural renewal, tank cleaning and preservation, piping repairs, equipment inspection, testing, and related support. 400 Sand Island Parkway, Honolulu, HI, USA•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)Small Business | United States of America > HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF > US COAST GUARD > SFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 2(00085) | 9/29/2026 |
| Open | CCGS Neocaligus Drydocking and Refit The Canadian Coast Guard is seeking a contractor to perform drydocking and refit services for the CCGS Neocaligus in British Columbia, with work scheduled from November 20 to December 18, 2026. British Columbia, Canada•Request for Proposal (RFP)Other | Government of Canada > Public Works and Government Services Canada > Canadian Coast Guard | 9/16/2026 |
| Open | Pearl Harbor Tug Services Option Exercise The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command is seeking small businesses capable of providing Pearl Harbor tug services under an option exercise. Pearl Harbor, HI, USA•Sources SoughtSmall Business | United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > MSCHQ NORFOLK (MSC HQS) | 9/17/2026 |
| Open | DDG-51 Class Ship Maintenance and Modernization IDIQ Contracts The U.S. Navy is providing a consolidation determination for planned Single Award IDIQ Multi-Ship Sustainment Partnership contracts covering maintenance, modernization, and repair of DDG-51 class ships homeported in Norfolk, Virginia. Norfolk Naval Station Airport, Norfolk, VA, USA•OtherSmall Business | United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > NAVSEA HQ | 9/17/2026 |
| Open | USCGC Hamilton FY2027 Dockside Ship Repairs The United States Coast Guard is conducting market research for FY2027 dockside repairs to the 418-foot USCGC Hamilton, including shipboard system maintenance, structural repairs, equipment modifications, inspections, and deck and coating renewal in North Charleston, South Carolina. North Charleston, SC, USA•Sources SoughtSmall Business | United States of America > HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF > US COAST GUARD > SFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 2(00085) | 9/14/2026 |
| Open | West Basin Marina and Pier 3 Dredging The Port of Astoria is seeking qualified marine contractors to dredge the West Basin Marina and Pier 3 Haul Out Piers. Pier 3, Astoria, OR, USA•Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB) | Port of Astoria | 9/15/2026 |
| Open | M.V. Cathlamet Ferry Drydocking and Repairs The Washington State Department of Transportation is seeking a prequalified contractor to drydock and repair the M.V. Cathlamet ferry, including hull, piping, rudder, propeller, and shaft-seal work. Washington, USA•Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)Small BusinessVeteran-Owned Business | Department of Transportation | 10/15/2026 |
| Open | USCGC MANTA FY2027 Drydock Repairs The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking sources capable of performing 91 days of drydock repairs and maintenance on the USCGC MANTA, including hull preservation, propulsion-system repairs, tank cleaning, electrical upgrades, and related vessel work. Corpus Christi, TX, USA•Sources Sought | United States of America > HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF > US COAST GUARD > SFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 1(00080) | 9/22/2026 |
| Open | USCGC Hatchet and 68B Barge Drydock Repairs The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting market research for contractors capable of performing FY2027 drydock repairs and maintenance on USCGC Hatchet and USCG 68B Barge at a contractor facility. Galveston, TX, USA•Sources Sought | United States of America > HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF > US COAST GUARD > SFLC PROCUREMENT BRANCH 2(00085) | 9/21/2026 |
| Open | Courtesy Dock Supply and Installation The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a small-business contractor to supply and install a courtesy dock at Jordan Dam in Moncure, North Carolina. 2080 Jordan Dam Road, Moncure, NC, USA•Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)Small Business | United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE ARMY > W074 ENDIST WILMINGTON (KO CONTRACTING DIVISION) | 10/9/2026 |
| Open | New Cross Lake Work Barge The City of Shreveport is seeking sealed or electronic bids for a new Cross Lake work barge with an estimated expenditure of $85,000. Cross Lake, Shreveport, LA, USA•Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB) | City of Shreveport > Purchasing Division | 9/15/2026 |
| Open | Trawl Warps for CCGS John Cabot The Canadian Coast Guard is seeking trawl warps to support operations of the CCGS John Cabot through an open, lowest-price procurement. Nova Scotia, Canada•Request for Proposal (RFP) | Government of Canada > Department of Public Works and Government Services > Canadian Coast Guard | 9/22/2026 |
| Open | Dry-Docking and Repair of CCGS Sir William Alexander The Canadian Coast Guard is seeking offers for the dry-docking, inspection, repair, maintenance, and alterations of the CCGS Sir William Alexander, with submissions due October 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Canada•Request for Proposal (RFP) | Government of Canada > Western Canada > Canadian Coast Guard | 10/8/2026 |
| Open | CCGS S.W. Laurier Alongside Refit The Canadian Coast Guard is seeking alongside refit services for the CCGS S.W. Laurier in Western Canada, with work scheduled from November 2 through November 24, 2026. British Columbia, Canada•Request for Proposal (RFP)Other | Government of Canada > Department of Public Works and Government Services > Canadian Coast Guard | 10/1/2026 |
| Open | CCGS John P. Tully Alongside Refit The Government of Canada is seeking a contractor to perform an alongside refit of the Canadian Coast Guard Ship CCGS John P. Tully in Western Canada. Sidney, BC, Canada•Request for Proposal (RFP)Other | Government of Canada > Public Works and Government Services Canada > Canadian Coast Guard | 10/1/2026 |
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