Procurement Opportunities

Below is a list of current business opportunities with the UH Marine Center. To apply, please review the documents carefully and follow the instructions and time lines detailed. If no opportunities are listed, return again soon to see new listings.

R/V KILO MOANA SHIPYARD/DRY-DOCK

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaiʻi (RCUH), on behalf of University of Hawaiʻi Marine Center (UHMC) to solicit proposals from Offerors who wish to be considered. The contract will be issued and administered as an Agreement for Services with the RCUH.


Research Vessel Kilo Moana, Shipyard/Dry-dock 2027 (2026 RFP)

Appendix D Work Items Cost Breakdown (Excel File)

Key Dates:

  • Date of Notice (RFP Issued): ......................................................... August 8, 2026
  • Closing Date for Receipt of Offeror’s Attachment A
    (Notice of Intent to Submit a Proposal): ........................................ August 14, 2026 5:00PM
  • Dates for Ship Check (Honolulu, HI, Pier 35): ............................. August 12, 18 and 19, 2026
  • Dates for Ship Check (Honolulu, HI, Pier 35): ............................. August 25, 2026
  • Dates for Ship Check (Honolulu, HI, Pier 35): ............................. September 1, 2026
  • Closing Date for Receipt of Offeror Questions: ............................ August 28, 2026 5:00PM
  • Closing Date for Posting Responses to Questions: ........................ September 1, 2026 5:00PM
  • Closing Date for Receipt of Proposals: .......................................... September 18, 2026 5:00PM (AMENDMENT #2)
  • Proposal Review Period: ................................................................ September 19 - November 1, 2026 (AMENDMENT #6)
  • Closing Date for Receipt of Offeror Questions on BAFO: ............ October 21, 2026 22:00 (UTC-10) (AMENDMENT #6)
  • Closing Date for Posting Responses to Questions on BAFO: ....... October 24, 2026 22:00 (UTC-10) (AMENDMENT #6)
  • Closing Date For Receipt of BAFOs: ............................................. October 28, 2026 22:00 (UTC-10) (AMENDMENT #6)
  • Date of Contractor Selection and Award (tentative): ..................... November 2, 2026 (AMENDMENT #6)
  • Services Start Date (Tentative): ...................................................... April 1, 2027 to no later than May 21, 2027

Responses to Questions: