GRCA River Mission 25-SRM015A

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Intermountain Region is seeking a small business contractor to support an experimental vegetation treatment river mission at Grand Canyon National Park. The solicitation requires a contractor to provide motorized boat(s) with operators to transport 14 National Park Service personnel and equipment for a 16-day mission from April 11-26, 2025, launching at Lees Ferry and concluding at Diamond Creek. Key mission objectives include controlling non-native plants, developing native plant restoration materials, managing vegetation at campsites and cultural sites, and planting trees at Cardenas Camp. The government will evaluate proposals based on price, technical capability, and prior experience, with quotes due by February 7, 2025, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time. Potential offerors must submit any questions by January 31, 2025, to be considered for the solicitation.

This contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS category 483212 (Inland Water Passenger Transportation) with a size standard of 550 employees. The contractor must provide comprehensive logistical support, including all food, kitchen equipment, safety gear, first aid supplies, water purification equipment, portable toilets, personal flotation devices, dry bags, chairs, and camping equipment for the entire crew. Additionally, the contractor will be responsible for transporting NPS personnel from the mission takeout location to Flagstaff, Arizona at the conclusion of the expedition. While specific award values are not disclosed, the mission involves a precise 16-day operation with specific geographic parameters spanning from Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek within Grand Canyon National Park. The solicitation represents a specialized river mission focused on ecological management and research support for the Glen Canyon Dam Long-Term Experimental and Management Plan.