Tender: Supply Arrangement for Vessel Charters for Ocean and Fisheries Science in Canadian Waters

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Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is seeking suppliers for a Request for Supply Arrangement to pre-qualify vessels and vessel charters capable of performing at-sea projects and missions for ocean science (for example oceanography, marine mammal studies, hydrography) and fisheries science (for example stock assessment, biodiversity, habitat management) across Canadian waters including Atlantic, Pacific, Inland and Arctic regions for both near-shore and offshore operations. Bidders may submit during specified open bidding months only: July 2026, February 2027, July 2027, February 2028, July 2028, February 2029 and July 2029. Existing suppliers with active RFSA arrangements must notify the Procurement Authority of any vessel ownership changes, are not required to submit a new bid during future open periods, may amend vessel specifications by submitting Annex B during open periods, and must apply during open periods to add new vessels; suppliers with past or present DFO supply arrangements not issued through this RFSA must apply to this RFSA during the open bidding periods to be added to the RFSA vessel database.