What types of agencies buy Vessel Operations services?

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

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Are there set-aside contracts for small businesses in Vessel Operations?

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How competitive are Vessel Operations government contracts?

Competition varies by contract size and type. Large IDIQ vehicles in Vessel Operations 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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Vessel Operations Government Contracts

5 government contract opportunities classified as Vessel Operations. Updated daily.

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5 federal contract opportunities classified as Vessel Operations.

DEPT OF DEFENSE

N3220525R6003 - SURTASS-E RFP

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The Department of Defense is soliciting proposals for a fixed-priced time charter of a vessel to tow an acoustic array for U.S. Navy operations. The vessel must maintain heading stability and operate worldwide, including in challenging ice conditions. The performance period includes a one-year base period with options …

Posted Oct 2, 2025Due Oct 8, 2025SolicitationNAICS 483111Sol: N3220525R6003

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

N3220525R6003 - SURTASS-E RFP

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of Defense is soliciting a fixed-priced time charter for a vessel to tow an acoustic array in support of U.S. Navy operations. The contract includes a one-year base period with options for additional years. The vessel must operate worldwide and withstand conditions in the Marginal Ice Zone.

Posted Sep 3, 2025Due Oct 3, 2025SolicitationNAICS 483111Sol: N3220525R6003

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Short-Term Rental of Commercial Ships w/Marine Crane Capability

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The Department of Energy is seeking sources for the short-term rental of commercial ships with marine crane capabilities to support operations at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. These vessels will assist in launching and recovering autonomous vessels in various locations, including Hawaii and the Kwajalein Mars…

Posted May 28, 2025Due Jun 28, 2025Sources SoughtNAICS 532490Sol: B670505

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Broad Agency Announcement for Qualified Vessel Operators to act as General Agent for Vessels Owned, Controlled or Time-Chartered by the Maritime Administration

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The U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD), is seeking qualified vessel operators to act as general agents for vessels owned, controlled, or time-chartered by MARAD. This opportunity is open to operators of various vessel types. Interested bidders should review the updated information and at…

Posted Oct 30, 2023Special NoticeNAICS 483111nanSol: 693JF720RFI0002

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

VESSEL OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, UPKEEP AND REPAIR OF RESEARCH VESSEL (R/V) ACOUSTIC EXPLORER

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The Department of the Navy is seeking proposals for the operations, maintenance, upkeep, and repair of the research vessel Acoustic Explorer. This opportunity is detailed in solicitation N66001-23-R-0003, with a Q&A release available for interested bidders.

Posted May 15, 2023Due Jun 5, 2023SolicitationSol: N66001-23-R-0003

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