Opportunity
Massachusetts COMMBUYS #26-09
Massachusetts Maritime Academy requests engine and installation for Hercules training vessel
Posted
May 11, 2026
Respond By
June 09, 2026
Identifier
26-09
NAICS
333618
The Massachusetts Maritime Academy is seeking bids for a new engine and installation for its Hercules instructional tug vessel: - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Maritime Academy Purchasing Department - Products/Services Requested: - One replacement engine for the Hercules training vessel - Installation services for the new engine - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Key Requirements: - Engine must be suitable for academic and hands-on maritime training - Procurement is open to all qualified vendors; electronic quotes are not accepted - No specific part numbers or brands are specified - Notable Details: - The Hercules vessel is a core asset in the Academy's training programs - Solicitation managed via the Massachusetts COMMBUYS portal - Multiple amendments to the solicitation have been issued
Description
The Massachusetts Maritime Academy is seeking a vendor to furnish and install a new replacement engine for the instructional tug vessel, Hercules. This vessel is integral to the Academy's academic and hands-on training programs and is routinely utilized by students for classroom instruction and practical maritime training. The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, and electronic quotes are not allowed. The bid opening date has been amended multiple times, with the latest due date on June 9, 2026. The procurement is managed through the Massachusetts COMMBUYS portal.