Transport Vessels, Passenger And Troop

PSC Category 1910 encompasses Transport Vessels, Passenger and Troop procurement and maintenance services. These vessels are critical for maritime research, scientific exploration, and governmental operational needs. The category includes the acquisition, charter, repair, and maintenance of specialized marine vessels used by federal agencies, particularly the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Vessels range from research ships and survey boats to specialized maritime research platforms capable of conducting complex scientific missions.

Federal Contract Awards in this category demonstrate significant investment in marine vessel maintenance and research capabilities. Key awards include NOAA's $95.4 million contract to Jag Alaska Inc. for the Oscar Dyson Fisheries Survey Vessel Midlife Extension Program and multiple smaller dockside repair contracts ranging from $16,000 to $8.4 million. Frequently awarded entities include small businesses specializing in maritime services such as Jag Alaska Inc., Vanport Marine, and 3MC Mobile & Mechanical Repair LLC. Most awards are set aside for small businesses and primarily involve NOAA's marine research fleet, with performance locations concentrated along the U.S. coastlines, particularly in Alaska, Hawaii, and the East Coast.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities focus on vessel charters and comprehensive maintenance services for marine research missions. Notable opportunities include a NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center longline survey vessel charter, a surf clam and ocean quahog survey vessel charter, and multiple drydock repair solicitations for research vessels like the NOAA Ships Nancy Foster, Ferdinand Hassler, and Okeanos Explorer. These opportunities consistently target small businesses and involve complex technical requirements such as specific vessel dimensions, scientific equipment capabilities, and specialized marine research support infrastructure. Performance locations are primarily in Alaskan waters, the continental shelf from Virginia to Massachusetts, and various U.S. coastal regions.