Request for Information - Bethel, Alaska Transportation

(RFI) Request for Information

Title: Transportation Services for Village Site Visits in Western Alaska

Issue Date: 10 JAN 2025

Response Due Date: 04 FEB 2025.

1. Purpose

The United States Coast Guard is seeking information from qualified transportation service providers to support operations requiring round-trip transportation for up to four (4) people to approximately 40 villages in western Alaska. The transportation provider must remain onsite during each visit, which is expected to take up to four (4) hours. This RFI is issued solely for market research and planning purposes to identify potential vendors capable of meeting these requirements.

2. Background

The United States Coast Guard conducts inspections and fieldwork in remote areas of western Alaska. Transportation is critical to ensuring teams can travel to and from remote villages efficiently and safely. All transportation will originate from Bethel, Alaska, with multiple periods of performance anticipated.

3. Information Requested

Respondents are requested to provide detailed information on their capabilities, including:

1. Transportation Details:

   • Confirmation of ability to provide transportation for up to four (4) people per trip.
   • Description of the type of transportation offered (e.g., aircraft type, capacity, reliability for remote operations).
   • Approach to handling remote landings and potential delays due to weather or other factors.
2. Availability:
   • Confirmation of availability for the following periods of performance:
     • 27 May 2025 to 03 June 2025.
     • 13 July 2025 to 21 July 2025.
     • Option for 17 August 2025 to 25 August 2026.
3. Onsite Waiting Policy:
   • Ability to remain onsite at villages during team operations (up to four hours per stop).
   • Details on waiting time limits or additional costs for extended stays.
4. Pricing Structure:
   • Estimated pricing / price range for transportation services to all 40 Villages listed in section 7. below. Assume pricing for no delays related to weather or other circumstances.
   • Breakdown of additional fees (e.g., fuel surcharges, weather-related delays).
5. Safety and Compliance:
   • Certifications, licenses, experience level, and safety protocols for operating in remote Alaska locations.
   • Compliance with federal regulations and insurance coverage.
6. Additional Considerations:
   • Experience operating in western Alaska or similar remote regions.
   • Ability to coordinate schedules with a dynamic mission timeline.

4. Submission Details

Responses to this RFI must be submitted no later than 04 FEB 2025 via email to Johnathan.L.maro@uscg.mil . Please include:

• Reference to the RFI title and number in the subject line.
• A point of contact (name, title, email, and phone number).
• Company CAGE, UEI, and Small Business Category/Size Standard, if applicable
• Attachments or supporting documentation, if applicable.

5. Disclaimer

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation on the part of the United States Coast Guard. Responses to this RFI are not offers and will not result in a contract award. The government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in responding to this RFI.

6. Questions

Questions regarding this RFI must be submitted in writing to Johnathan Maro at Johnathan.l.maro@uscg.mil no later than 29 JAN 2025.

7. Village list

Marshall

Oscarville

Emmonak

Pilot Station

Russian Mission

Toksook Bay

McGrath

Napaskiak

Kwethluk

Crooked Creek

Kalskag

Scammon Bay

Kwigillingok

Stebbins

Shageluk

St. Mary's

Nightmute

Tuntutuliak

Tununak

Aniak

Chuathbaluk

Red Devil

Holy Cross

Grayling

Alakanuk

Mountain Village

Hooper Bay

Nunam Iqua

Newtok

Kotlik

Chevak

Anvik

Sleetmute

Stony River

Tuluksak

Bethel

Eek

Kipnuk

Napakiak