Annual Barge ServicesKalaupapa National Historic

The Department of the Interior's National Park Service is seeking annual barge services for Kalaupapa National Historic Park on Molokai, Hawaii through Solicitation Number 140P8225R0008. The contract requires a contractor to provide round-trip barge transportation from Honolulu to Kalaupapa, primarily to transport essential supplies, equipment, and waste products during a single annual trip in July or August. The solicitation outlines comprehensive requirements for loading and unloading cargo, including transportation of approximately 15 large closed containers, 10 open-deck containers, 15 dump containers, and 150-200 fuel drums per roundtrip. The evaluation criteria will assess Technical Capability (40%), Past Performance (30%), Small Business Participation (15%), and Cost/Price (15%), with the government awarding the contract to the most advantageous offer. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 30, 2025, with the contract period initially set for June 16, 2025 to June 15, 2026, and potential extension options for up to four additional years.

The solicitation is set aside for small businesses with a size standard of 800 employees, targeting firms in the Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation sector. The contract structure includes one base year with four one-year option periods and a potential six-month extension, totaling a maximum of 5.5 years of service. The place of performance is specifically the remote Kalaupapa location, which presents unique logistical challenges due to its isolated nature and narrow, shallow harbor. The contractor will be responsible for obtaining necessary permits, licenses, and insurance, and must comply with Federal, State, and Local requirements for waste disposal and service activities. While no incumbent contractor is explicitly named, the barge service is critical for the park's operations and the health of patient-residents, representing the only annual bulk resupply opportunity for this unique location.