What types of agencies buy Ship Salvage services?

Federal agencies across all departments procure Ship Salvage services, including the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, and civilian agencies. State and local governments also issue Ship Salvage contracts through their own procurement portals.

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Are there set-aside contracts for small businesses in Ship Salvage?

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How competitive are Ship Salvage government contracts?

Competition varies by contract size and type. Large IDIQ vehicles in Ship Salvage can attract dozens of bidders, while small open-market solicitations may have only a few. Monitoring active solicitations and building agency relationships early improves win rates.

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Ship Salvage Government Contracts

7 government contract opportunities classified as Ship Salvage. Updated daily.

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7 federal contract opportunities classified as Ship Salvage.

DEPT OF DEFENSE

EMERGENCY SHIP SALVAGE MATERIAL

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AI Summary

The Department of Defense, specifically the Navy, is seeking services related to emergency ship salvage materials. This opportunity is crucial for ensuring rapid response capabilities in maritime emergencies. Bidders should be prepared to provide specialized services in ship salvage operations.

Posted Mar 9, 2026JustificationNAICS 488390Sol: N0002419D4323P00027

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

EMERGENCY SHIP SALVAGE MATERIAL

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of Defense, specifically the Navy, is seeking services related to emergency ship salvage operations. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 488390, which pertains to other support activities for water transportation. Interested bidders should prepare to respond to the RFP.

Posted Jul 24, 2025JustificationNAICS 488390Sol: N0002425MR00337

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

SALVAGE AND SALVAGE RELATED SERVICES

Archived

AI Summary

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) seeks bids for salvage services to enhance the Navy's operational capabilities, covering ship and cargo salvage, towing, and ocean engineering across three regions. Up to three indefinite-delivery contracts will be awarded for five years, with five one-year ordering periods. This …

Posted Feb 11, 2025Due Nov 4, 2022PresolicitationNAICS 488390Sol: N00024-23-R-4322

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EMERGENCY SHIP SALVAGE MATERIAL SYSTEM

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of Defense and the Department of the Navy are seeking bids for the operation and maintenance of the Emergency Ship Salvage Material System (ESSM). The contract opportunity is open until December 7, 2023, at 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Interested parties who did not previously provide a signed copy of …

Posted Jan 2, 2024Due Dec 7, 2023SolicitationNAICS 811310Sol: N0002423R4304

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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EMERGENCY SHIP SALVAGE MATERIAL SYSTEM

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AI Summary

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is preparing a solicitation for the operation and maintenance of the Emergency Ship Salvage Material System. This opportunity is focused on providing essential services related to ship salvage operations and is not under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

Posted Apr 3, 2018Due Apr 30, 2018SolicitationSol: N00024-17-r-4323

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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EMERGENCY SHIP SALVAGE MATERIAL

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AI Summary

This opportunity involves the operation and maintenance of the Emergency Ship Salvage Material System (ESSM) under a Single Award IDIQ contract. Interested parties are invited to an Industry Day to discuss the requirements and expectations for this service. The opportunity is classified as a Source Sought notice.

Posted Jul 19, 2017Due Aug 3, 2017Special NoticeSol: N00024-17-R-4323

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OPERATION AND MAINTENACNE OF THE EMERGENCY SHIP SALVAGE MATERIAL SYSTEM

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AI Summary

This sources sought notice is for market research regarding the operation and maintenance of the emergency ship salvage material system. It is intended to gather information and does not constitute a formal request for proposals.

Posted May 3, 2017Due May 17, 2017Sources SoughtSol: N00024-17-R-4323

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