What does SOS MARINE do for the Australian Government?
SOS MARINE is an Australian Government contractor with 493 contracts worth $23.5M since 2013. Their largest government client is Department of Defence, and their average contract value is $48K. Recent government contracting activity has declined.
Key Metrics
How much does SOS MARINE win in government contracts each year?
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| Year | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 54 | $3.1M |
| 2014 | 45 | $1.9M |
| 2015 | 29 | $1.5M |
| 2016 | 35 | $2.1M |
| 2017 | 25 | $1.5M |
| 2018 | 33 | $1.1M |
| 2019 | 46 | $1.6M |
| 2020 | 59 | $2.1M |
| 2021 | 27 | $659K |
| 2022 | 38 | $995K |
| 2023 | 44 | $4.0M |
| 2024 | 37 | $1.8M |
| 2025 | 20 | $1.2M |
| 2026 | 5 | $102K |
Who are SOS MARINE's biggest government clients?
| Agency | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Defence | 484 | $23.0M | 97.7% |
| Ambulance Service of NSW | 1 | $261K | 1.1% |
| Department of Home Affairs | 5 | $196K | 0.8% |
| Australian Federal Police | 3 | $76K | 0.3% |
What categories does SOS MARINE supply to government?
| Category | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4616-personal-safety-and-protection | 250 | $9.8M | 41.6% |
| 4618-safety-signs-and-signals | 114 | $8.2M | 35.1% |
| 2511-commercial-and-military-vehicles | 45 | $1.6M | 6.6% |
| 4610-light-weaponry | 16 | $1.3M | 5.4% |
| 5312-apparel-and-personal-care-code-5312 | 7 | $1.1M | 4.5% |
| 2520-aerospace-systems-and-components | 34 | $681K | 2.9% |
| 9990-miscellaneous-and-unclassified | 1 | $261K | 1.1% |
| 3115-manufacturing-components-code-3115 | 2 | $95K | 0.4% |
| 4617-fire-protection | 2 | $85K | 0.4% |
| 5310-clothing | 2 | $83K | 0.4% |
How does SOS MARINE win government contracts?
| Method | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| limited | 484 | $22.3M | 97.6% |
| open | 11 | $1.0M | 2.2% |
| selective | 1 | $20K | 0.2% |
Which SOS MARINE government contracts are expiring soon?
SOS MARINE has 2 contracts worth $298K expiring in the next 12 months. These represent potential recompete opportunities for competing suppliers.
| Contract | Agency | Value | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood Rescue Rings for NSW Ambulance Mar 2024 to Mar 2027 | Ambulance Service of NSW | $261K | |
| Supply of maritime equipment | Australian Federal Police | $37K | |
| Safety Equipment | Department of Defence | $21K | |
| Marine Equipment | Department of Defence | $21K | |
| Safety Equipment | Department of Defence | $18K | |
| Clothing Products | Department of Defence | $17K |
What are SOS MARINE's largest government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Protection Components | Department of Defence | $2.2M | |
| Life jackets | Department of Defence | $544K | |
| Life jacket | Department of Defence | $532K | |
| Drop Bags | Department of Defence | $437K | |
| Lifejackets | Department of Defence | $419K |
What are SOS MARINE's most recent government contracts?
| Contract | Agency | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Equipment | Department of Defence | $21K | |
| Safety Equipment | Department of Defence | $18K | |
| Safety Equipment | Department of Defence | $21K | |
| Clothing Products | Department of Defence | $17K | |
| Protection Equipment | Department of Defence | $25K | |
| General Purpose Life Jacket | Department of Defence | $80K | |
| Supply of maritime equipment | Australian Federal Police | $37K | |
| General Purpose Life Jacket | Department of Defence | $13K | |
| General Purpose Life Jacket | Department of Defence | $55K | |
| Diving Capabilities Spare Items | Department of Defence | $16K |
Is SOS MARINE's government business growing or declining?
Significant decline — contract value dropped 75% year-over-year.
Based on comparison of last 12 months vs prior 12 months of awarded contract value.
Who competes with SOS MARINE for government contracts?
Other suppliers winning contracts from the same agencies in similar categories.
| Supplier | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| THALES AUSTRALIA LIMITED | 4,541 | $3.93B |
| ASC AWD SHIPBUILDER PTY LTD | 16 | $3.38B |
| RAYTHEON AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 219 | $3.09B |
| LUERSSEN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 20 | $3.00B |
| BAE SYSTEMS AUSTRALIA LTD | 374 | $2.85B |
| ASC PTY LTD | 70 | $2.64B |
| AUSTAL SHIPS PTY LTD | 110 | $2.59B |
| ANDURIL AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 2 | $1.89B |
| NAVAL SHIP MANAGEMENT (AUSTRALIA | 270 | $1.80B |
| BAE SYSTEMS AUSTRALIA DEFENCE PT | 883 | $1.75B |
What size contracts does SOS MARINE typically win?
| Size Range | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| $10K-$50K | 374 | $8.6M |
| $50K-$100K | 94 | $6.3M |
| $100K-$500K | 26 | $5.4M |
| $500K-$1M | 2 | $1.1M |
| $1M-$5M | 1 | $2.2M |
What is SOS MARINE's registered business information?
- Australian Business Number (ABN)
- 48000803841
- Registered Name
- SOS MARINE
- Government Contracting Period
- 2013 – 2026
Verify entity details on the Australian Business Register.
Registered Business Details
- Entity Type
- Australian Private Company
- ASIC Company Type
- Proprietary Limited
- ABN Status
- Active
- GST
- Registered
- ACN
- 000803841
- ABN
- 48000803841 verify ↗
- State
- NSW
- Postcode
- 2019
- Incorporated
- 7 July 1970 (55 years ago)
- Also trades as
- SEA SURVIVE, S O S MARINE, SOSHYDRAPAC
Source: Australian Business Register (ABR) + ASIC Companies Register. View on ABN Lookup ↗
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