Grand Canyon River Mission 25-SRM022

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Intermountain Region is seeking a small business contractor to conduct a specialized Colorado River research mission focused on fisheries monitoring at Grand Canyon National Park. The solicitation (140P1525Q0068) requires a contractor to provide boat operators and crew for a scientific research project involving Humpback Chub and Razorback Sucker translocation monitoring and non-native fish surveillance. Specific technical capabilities will include operating multiple boat types (Sportboat/Zodiac, S-rig, Snout) and performing complex field research tasks such as setting and retrieving hoop nets near tributary confluences and seining backwaters. The National Park Service will evaluate quotes based on price, technical capabilities, and prior experience, with proposals due by April 9, 2025 at 12:00 MT. Contractors must be prepared to supply all necessary boats, food, and camping equipment while adhering to strict operational guidelines for the research mission.

The contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS category 483212 for Inland Water Passenger Transportation, with a small business size standard of 550 employees. The specific research mission is scheduled for June 11-22, 2025, covering the Colorado River segment from Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek. While specific award values are not detailed in the solicitation, the contract requires comprehensive logistical preparations including providing specialized boats, research equipment, and personnel capable of conducting precise scientific field work. The place of performance is exclusively within the Grand Canyon National Park's Colorado River corridor, with contractors expected to navigate and operate in challenging river environments. The project represents a critical scientific effort to monitor endangered fish species and understand the ecological dynamics of the Colorado River ecosystem.