Annual Roundtrip Barge Services for KALA

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Solicitation number
140P8225R0008
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Kalaupapa National Historical Park Molokai, Hawaii 96742, United States

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About this opportunity

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking a contractor to provide annual roundtrip barge services between Kalaupapa National Historical Park (KALA) on Molokai and Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii. This critical transportation service will facilitate the movement of supplies, equipment, and waste materials to and from the remote KALA location, which currently lacks regular barge service. The selected contractor must provide a vessel with side-loading capabilities that can navigate the narrow and shallow harbor at Kalaupapa. The procurement will utilize full and open competition, with the contract structured as a firm fixed-price (FFP) arrangement. The pre-solicitation notice indicates a base year contract with three optional one-year extensions, with performance typically scheduled for July or August, subject to weather conditions and mutual agreement.

The pre-solicitation notice does not specify a specific set-aside for the contract, indicating it will be open to all qualified vendors. The contract falls under the NAICS category 483113 for Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of V119 for transportation services. While no specific budget range or award value is provided in the pre-solicitation notice, the contract will cover annual barge services with potential multi-year implementation. The opportunity was posted on April 17, 2025, with a response deadline of May 3, 2025. Potential bidders will need to demonstrate capabilities in maritime transportation, environmental compliance, safety protocols, and operational expertise specific to navigating the unique challenges of the Kalaupapa harbor and surrounding maritime environment.

Notice text

The National Park Service (NPS) seeks a contractor to provide annual roundtrip barge services between Kalaupapa National Historical Park (KALA), Molokai, Hawaii, and Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii. The service is critical for transporting supplies, equipment, and waste materials to and from KALA, a remote location with no regular barge service. The contractor must provide a vessel with side-loading capability, suitable for navigating Kalaupapa¿s narrow and shallow harbor, and comply with environmental, safety, and operational requirements. The contract will be a firm fixed-price (FFP) contract with a base year and three one-year options, with performance typically scheduled for July or August, contingent on weather and mutual agreement. Full and open competition will be utilized.

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
Annual Barge ServicesKalaupapa National Historic Latest solicitation Solicitation
This notice Original Pre-Solicitation

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