Opportunity
My Florida Marketplace #2027-120-ITN-PRO
Shipyard maintenance, repair, and drydocking 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 to provide as-needed maintenance, repair, and drydocking for the Florida Institute of Oceanography’s research vessels. - Government buyer - University of South Florida (USF), Procurement and Payment Services - Sub-agency: Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) - Requested services - Shipyard maintenance, repairs, and drydocking for two research vessels: R/V W. T. HOGARTH and R/V WEATHERBIRD II - Detailed technical specifications are available through USF Procurement Services; no specific parts, equipment, or part numbers are listed in the provided materials. - OEMs and vendors - No OEMs or shipyard vendors are named. Qualified shipyards are being sought as service providers.
Description
The University of South Florida, on behalf of the Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO), is seeking qualified shipyards to provide maintenance and repairs as needed for its fleet of two research vessels: the R/V W. T. HOGARTH and the R/V WEATHERBIRD II. The solicitation seeks to establish agreements with shipyards for these services. Proposals must be submitted through the USF Sourcing portal by November 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.