The University of South Florida on behalf of the Florida Institute of Oceanography is seeking shipyard maintenance and repair agreements for its two research vessels the R/V W. T. HOGARTH and the R/V WEATHERBIRD II, with performance in FL.
The solicitation was posted on October 12, 2026, with responses due on November 13, 2026.
The University of South Florida is issuing solicitation 2027-120-ITN-PRO for water transport vessel maintenance and repair services.
The agreements will cover maintenance and repairs as needed for the fleet of two vessels.
The response contact is Clifton James in Tampa, reachable at (813) 974-2481 and cliftonj@usf.edu.
Method
Invitation to Negotiate
Documents
1 file
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Provide shipyard maintenance and repair services as needed for two research vessels
Establish agreements covering maintenance and drydocking for the R/V W. T. HOGARTH and R/V WEATHERBIRD II
Posted Scope of Work
The University of South Florida on behalf of the Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) is seeking to establish agreements with shipyards for Maintenance and Repairs as needed for FIO’s fleet of two (2) research vessels the R/V W. T. HOGARTH and the R/V WEATHERBIRD II. Commodities: Water transport vessel maintenance and repair services
Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated
Shipyard maintenance and drydocking and water transport vessel maintenance and repair services as needed for the R/V W. T. HOGARTH and the R/V WEATHERBIRD II.
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Questions & answers
AI-generated
Which vessels require maintenance and repair?
The R/V W. T. HOGARTH and the R/V WEATHERBIRD II.
Who is issuing this solicitation and for whom?
The University of South Florida on behalf of the Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO).
When are responses due?
November 13, 2026.
Who is the contact for responses?
Clifton James at (813) 974-2481 and cliftonj@usf.edu.
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Detail
Docs
Date
Oct 12, 2026
Doc For
advertisementDocuments
File Name
MFMP FIO ITN.pdf
Description
FIO Shipyard Maintenance and Drydocking 2027-120-ITN-PRO
Attachment Id
41081
Advertisement Id
17223
Type
Invitation to Negotiate
Title
Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) Shipyard Maintenance and Drydocking
Agency
University of South Florida
Status
OPEN
Version
1
Editable
No
Favorite
No
Open Date
Oct 12, 2026
Close Date
Nov 13, 2026
Deletable
No
Submitted
No
Withdrawn
No
Indicators
Right To Reject
No
Disabilities Act
No
Minority Encouraged
No
Agency Contact Period
No
Pre Solicitation Conference
No
Unique Name
ITN-17223
Description
<p>The University of South Florida on behalf of the Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) is seeking to establish agreements with shipyards for Maintenance and Repairs as needed for FIO’s fleet of two (2) research vessels the R/V W. T. HOGARTH and the R/V WEATHERBIRD II.</p>
Organization
Name
University of South Florida
Entity
- EU
Version
0
Vbs Agency
Yes
Organization Id
40000068
Response Date
Nov 13, 2026
Publish Option
Start Immediately
Published Date
Oct 12, 2026
Time Remaining
2740508961
Agency Ad Number
2027-120-ITN-PRO
Commodity Codes
Id
78182000
Value
Water transport vessel maintenance and repair services
Last Update Date
Oct 12, 2026
Advertisement Id
17223
Response Contact
Ph
(813) 974-2481
Zip
33620
City
Tampa
Email
cliftonj@usf.edu
State
FL
Address1
4202 E Fowler Ave
Response Contact
Clifton James
Need Version Update
Yes
Intend To Participate
No
Can Advertisement Audit Log
No
Can Advertisement Notification
No
Listing
Type
Invitation to Negotiate
Title
Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) Shipyard Maintenance and Drydocking
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Source: University of South Florida (solicitation 17223), retrieved via a public procurement portal. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.
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