CanadaBuys #30008117

Charter of Pacific Offshore Oceanographic Research Vessel and Crew

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), including the Canadian Coast Guard, is seeking to charter a fully operational oceanographic research vessel with a qualified crew to support Pacific offshore science missions, replacing the CCGS John P. Tully. - Government Buyer: - Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) - Canadian Coast Guard, Procurement Services - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified vessel operators with suitable research vessels. - Products/Services Requested: - Charter of an oceanographic research vessel for 30 days, with up to 90 optional additional days - Vessel must accommodate at least 15 scientific personnel - Endurance for up to 30 days at sea per mission - Equipped with scientific laboratories and deep-sea sampling/survey equipment - Includes mobilization, demobilization, and full mission support - Qualified captain, crew, and scientific technicians required - Support for multidisciplinary oceanographic, ecosystem, and geological research - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vessel must be certified and capable of continuous operation for up to 21–30 days per mission - Must provide logistical support, scientific equipment operation, mission planning, and post-mission reporting - Missions primarily occur May–November but may be scheduled outside this window - Optional charter days require written authorization by Canada - Open to Canadian suppliers and those from eligible trading partners - No security requirements specified

Description

This solicitation seeks to secure a suitable charter vessel with a competent crew to deliver Pacific offshore oceanographic science missions, replacing the Canadian Coast Guard Ship John P. Tully. The vessel serves as a floating research platform for Fisheries and Oceans Canada, operating mainly in the Northeast Pacific from Sidney, British Columbia. The contract duration is 32 months, starting from July 20, 2026. The procurement method is competitive open bidding, with selection based on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price.

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