Chri - FY25 long-term boat docking

The National Park Service Southeast Region is soliciting quotations for long-term boat docking services to support marine operations at Buck Island Reef National Monument and Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. The procurement requires a contractor to provide three dedicated, secure boat slips with 24/7 access for NPS vessels named La Tigra, Justice, and Kestrel, along with essential amenities including shore power connections, potable water access, and secure equipment storage space. The contract structure calls for a firm-fixed-price arrangement spanning a 12-month base period from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026, with four additional 12-month option years extending through September 30, 2030. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical capability, location and accessibility relative to the national parks, past performance, and price to determine the best overall value. Quotations must be submitted electronically to Noelli_Medina@nps.gov by 5:00 PM EST on September 3, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 713930 (Marinas) with an $11 million size standard for qualifying businesses. Cruzan Maritime Services LLC has been identified as a suggested vendor for this solicitation. The contract will support three marine vessels including two 28-foot Justice boats and one 25-foot Guardian boat that require secure docking facilities to enable rapid emergency response, law enforcement patrols, marine research, and resource management activities. The multi-year contract structure provides for up to five years of service delivery, subject to annual funding availability and continued programmatic need. All services will be performed at marine facilities in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, with proximity to the national parks being a key evaluation factor for accessibility and operational efficiency.