Purchase Order 140P5226P0029

Signet Maritime Corporation, a Houston, Texas-based veteran-owned small business specializing in marine transportation and logistics, was awarded a $57,926.54 firm fixed-price purchase order by the National Park Service Southeast Region on April 28, 2026, to perform cyclic haul-out and refurbishment services on the M/V Captain George. The vessel, a 54-foot utility landing craft manufactured by Silver Ships Inc. in 2014 and operated by Gulf Islands National Seashore in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, will undergo comprehensive maintenance including bottom and above-water paint systems, hull anode replacement, propeller and turbo replacement, life raft and fire suppression system recertification, multifunctional display replacement, stuffing box and seal repairs, exhaust system repairs, and damaged rub rail replacement. The work is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, reflecting the government's commitment to supporting veteran-owned small businesses in critical maritime infrastructure operations.

The contract requires Signet to return the vessel to full operational status with a completion deadline of June 15, 2026. Work will be performed in Pascagoula, Mississippi, where Signet maintains an established presence supporting federal maritime agencies. Signet's selection aligns with its demonstrated track record of vessel maintenance and drydock repairs for federal agencies including the U.S. Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, positioning the contractor as a qualified maritime service provider capable of meeting the National Park Service's operational requirements for Gulf Islands National Seashore's critical marine asset.