Vessel Charter for DFO Pacific Fisheries and Ocean Science Surveys

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Published March 13th, 2026

Detected March 13th, 2026

Summary

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is seeking a vessel charter to support time-sensitive fisheries and ocean science surveys in British Columbia. The tender notice was published on March 13, 2026, with a closing date of April 9, 2026.

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What changed

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has issued a tender notice (Solicitation number 30007906) for a vessel charter to conduct fisheries and ecosystem monitoring surveys in British Columbia's coastal and inland waters. The estimated contract period is 11 months, with a proposed start date of April 20, 2026. This procurement is subject to various trade agreements, including NAFTA, WTO GPA, and CETA.

Interested parties must submit their bids by April 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT. Companies interested in partnering can add their name to a list, but this does not replace the formal tendering process. Potential bidders should review the provided RFP documents and contact the contracting officer for any questions. Failure to respond by the closing date will preclude participation in this opportunity.

What to do next

Review tender documents for Solicitation number 30007906
Submit bids by the closing date of April 9, 2026
Contact the contracting officer for clarification if needed

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Vessel Charter to Support DFO Pacific Fisheries and Ocean Science Surveys

Solicitation number 30007906

Publication date

2026/03/13

Closing date and time 2026/04/09 14:00 EDT

Status Status
Open

Description

DFO Pacific requires a vessel charter to conduct time-sensitive, fishery and ecosystem monitoring surveys across British Columbia (BC) coastal and inland waters.

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Contract duration

The estimated contract period will be 11 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2026/04/20.

Trade agreements

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)
Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA)
Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA)

Reason for limited tendering

A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

None

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Contact information

Contracting organization

Organization Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Address 200 Kent Street

Ottawa, ON, K1A 0E6 Canada Contracting authority Louise Martel Email DFO.Tenders-Soumissions.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca Address 200 Kent Street

Ottawa, ON, K1A 0E6 Canada

Bidding details

Full details regarding this tender opportunity are available in the documents below. Click on the document name to download the file. Contact the contracting officer if you have any questions regarding these documents.
| Document title | Amendment no. | Language | Unique downloads | Date added |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 30007906 - DDP.pdf | 001 | FR | 0 | 2026/03/13 |
| 30007906 - RFP.pdf | 001 | EN | 0 | 2026/03/13 |
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Summary information

Notice type Request for Proposal Language(s) English, French Region(s) of delivery British Columbia Region of opportunity Canada Contract duration 11 month(s) Procurement method Competitive - Traditional Selection criteria Highest Technical Merit within a Stipulated Maximum Budget Commodity - UNSPSC
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