Boston National Historical Park - Maritime Service

The National Park Service Northeast Region seeks to procure maritime services for Boston National Historical Park through Request for Quotation 140P4326Q0022, a combined synopsis and solicitation issued on April 17, 2026. The base requirement includes line handling services, with four optional contract line items covering underwater hull cleaning and inspection, fuel tank cleaning and gas-free certification, removal and off-site disposal of abandoned marine materials, repair and modification of government-furnished brow and gangway equipment, and targeted ultrasonic thickness testing. Evaluation will be based on three primary factors: project experience demonstrating similar work completed within the past five years including historic vessel maintenance experience, past performance as evidenced by three references and at least one positive customer statement, and price as the lowest-priced, responsible offeror criterion. Technical qualifications must be deemed acceptable based on the completeness and quality of submitted information. Critical deadlines include a pre-bid site visit on April 23, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET in Boston, a question submission deadline of 10:00 AM ET on April 27, 2026, and a quote submission deadline of 12:00 PM ET on May 1, 2026.

This is a total small business set-aside contract under NAICS code 488390 (Other Support Activities for Water Transportation) with a small business size standard of $47 million. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation documents. All services are priced on a lump sum basis with a firm-fixed-price structure, though specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the available documentation. The contract performance period runs from May 15, 2026 through May 14, 2027, with an accelerated completion deadline of June 12, 2026 if the optional removal and disposal of abandoned marine materials line item (CLIN 00040) is exercised. Place of performance is Boston, Massachusetts, specifically at the Charlestown Navy Yard location at 21 Second Avenue. All pricing submissions must remain valid for 90 days from proposal receipt, and awardees will be responsible for obtaining all necessary EPA Vessel General Permit exemptions and authorizations for in-water hull cleaning operations in Massachusetts waters.