Opportunity
University of South Florida Sciquest #2027-120-ITN-PRO
On-demand maintenance and repair for two FIO research vessels
Posted
October 12, 2026
Respond By
November 13, 2026
Identifier
2027-120-ITN-PRO
NAICS
336611
The University of South Florida is seeking shipyards for on-demand maintenance and repair of two Florida Institute of Oceanography research vessels. - Government buyer: University of South Florida Board of Trustees, on behalf of the Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO). - Requested service: As-needed maintenance and repairs for the R/V W. T. Hogarth and R/V Weatherbird II; agreements are sought with qualified shipyards. - OEMs and named vendors: No vessel manufacturers, OEMs, or shipyard vendors are identified. - Requirements: Suppliers are encouraged to inspect the vessels and existing conditions and may participate in an optional virtual meeting and vessel site visit. - Products and quantities: No hardware products or part numbers are requested; the service covers two vessels.
Description
The University of South Florida, on behalf of the Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO), is seeking qualified shipyards to provide maintenance and repair services as needed for its two research vessels, the R/V W. T. Hogarth and the R/V Weatherbird II. The solicitation seeks to establish agreements with shipyards for this work. Suppliers are strongly encouraged to inspect the vessels and existing conditions before submitting pricing; an optional virtual pre-proposal meeting and vessel site visit are described in the source. Responses must be submitted through the solicitation portal.