Research Vessel Maintenance and Drydocking

The University of South Florida, on behalf of the Florida Institute of Oceanography, is seeking qualified shipyards for as-needed maintenance and repairs for two oceanographic research vessels.

University of South Florida


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ITN-17223
Nov 13, 2026 08:00 PM
Oct 12, 2026 08:46 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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cliftonj@usf.edu
+18139745160
4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, USA
Description

The University of South Florida, on behalf of the Florida Institute of Oceanography, is seeking agreements with qualified shipyards to provide maintenance and repairs as needed for two oceanographic research vessels: the R/V W. T. Hogarth and the R/V Weatherbird II. The vessels support research missions in the Gulf of Mexico, the southeastern Atlantic, and the U.S. Caribbean. The solicitation is an Invitation to Negotiate. Suppliers must register and submit bids through the USF Sourcing Portal by the stated deadline; submissions are not accepted by fax or email. An optional virtual pre-proposal meeting and optional vessel site visit are scheduled, and suppliers are strongly encouraged to inspect the vessels and existing conditions before submitting pricing. Evaluation may include requests for additional information and supplier interviews.

Classification Codes
NAICS336611Ship Building and Repairing
PSCJ019Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, and Floating Docks
Smart Codes
shipyard maintenancevessel drydockingresearch vessel repair
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Oct 12, 2026-Solicitation Release
Oct 21, 2026 05:00 PM-Optional Virtual Pre-Proposal Meeting (optional)
Microsoft Teams meeting. Meeting ID: 249 678 104 359 299; passcode: MQ3wR92x; dial-in: (813) 694-2079; phone conference ID: 981 263 148#
Oct 28, 2026 05:00 PM-Optional Vessel Site Visit (optional)
Florida Institute of Oceanography, University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus, MSW (Marine Shop Warehouse) Building, 1st Street South at the end of the peninsula. RSVP to Clifton James at cliftonj@usf.edu with attendee names and company represented.
Oct 29, 2026 07:00 PM-Supplier Questions Due
Nov 04, 2026 10:00 PM-Response to Supplier Questions
Nov 13, 2026 08:00 PM-Supplier Proposals Due
Dec 7, 2026-Intent to Award
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