Synopsis - HI MIDWAY ATOLL NWR VESSEL CHARTER

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a transportation services Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for vessel charter services between Honolulu and Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. The primary objective is to transport supplies, fuel, personnel, and cargo through the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, with 2-8 trips planned annually from June 30, 2025 to June 29, 2030. The contract requires transporting at least nine IMO fuel containers, five heavy containers, and 13 light containers of supplies, while also accommodating up to 12 passengers with lodging and meals. Contractors must strictly adhere to biosecurity protocols, including comprehensive inspections to prevent invasive species introduction. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on March 17, 2025, with responses due by April 15, 2025, and interested vendors are invited to submit comments and prepare for the upcoming solicitation.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation), with a size standard of 1,050 employees. The contractor must provide at least two fully operational small boats and comply with all Monument permit requirements for safe loading, transport, and offloading of cargo and personnel across multiple islands. While specific award value is not detailed, the contract will be a single-award IDIQ with potential for multiple trips and diverse transportation needs. The scope requires significant maritime logistics capabilities, including navigating complex environmental restrictions and maintaining precise cargo and passenger transportation protocols. The vessel must be capable of handling diverse cargo types, ensuring safe transit through the sensitive marine ecosystem of the Northwest Hawaiian Islands.