Glacier Guides Inc.
West Glacier, MT Doing business as Montana Raft Co
- UEI
- DRNZJQQAY6E3
- CAGE
- 3YAK9
- Primary NAICS
- 713990 All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 11970 US-2, West Glacier, MT 59936, USA
- Website
- glacierguides.com
- Founded
- 1983
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Consumer Services
- Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
- SIC code
- 79 Amusement & Recreation Services
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $14,414 |
| FY2025 | -$13,616 |
| FY2024 | $26,476 |
| FY2023 | $9,543 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Agriculture | $14,414 |
Contract awards
Grant awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEC 9007 reap-renew energy systems grants, $20,000 or less (man) | Rural Business Cooperative Services (RHS) | $11,363 |
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About the company
Glacier Guides Inc., doing business as Montana Raft Co, is a self-certified small disadvantaged business and veteran-owned company that provides outfitter and guide services to the federal government. Registered in SAM.gov since 2004, the company specializes in wilderness leadership training and outdoor adventure experiences. Based in Montana, Glacier Guides Inc. leverages its expertise in rafting, hiking, and wilderness navigation to support federal agencies in their wilderness stewardship and recreation programs.
The company has been awarded several federal contracts, primarily from the USDA Forest Service Northern Region, to provide outfitter guide services for the annual Carhart National Wilderness Leadership Training course. These contracts involve furnishing guides, transportation, equipment, meals, and incidentals for wilderness leadership field trips. The most recent award, a firm fixed price purchase order for $40,890, covers services through January 2027 and was designated as a total small business set-aside. Previous contracts have included river float field trip services for the same training program, with award values ranging from approximately $9,000 to $10,000. These services support the Forest Service's efforts to develop skills for staff overseeing wilderness areas under the National Forest System.
Glacier Guides Inc. has also received federal grant funding through the USDA Rural Business Cooperative Services. In May 2021, the company was awarded a project grant under the Section 9007 REAP-Renewable Energy Systems Grants program for $20,000 or less. This grant, with a performance period through May 2023, likely supports the company's efforts to implement renewable energy systems in its operations, aligning with the Rural Energy for America Program's goals of increasing American energy independence and lowering energy costs for agricultural producers and rural small businesses.
The company holds a multiple-award indefinite delivery contract (IDV) with the USDA Forest Service, awarded in February 2020 with a ceiling value of $300,000 and performance period through January 2023. This IDV was designated as a total small business set-aside and covers a range of wilderness leadership training field trips for the Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center. Services under this contract include horse packing, backpacking, drop camp, llama packing, and river/lake float trips for groups of 7-13 students. The contract supports approximately 60-80 federal agency participants annually in western Montana, providing experiential field trips led by contractor guides to remote areas. This arrangement allows the Forest Service to enhance its wilderness stewardship capabilities through hands-on training in natural environments.
Quick answers
Is Glacier Guides Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Glacier Guides Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through October 12, 2027.
What is Glacier Guides Inc.'s CAGE code?
Glacier Guides Inc.'s CAGE code is 3YAK9, and its Unique Entity ID (UEI) is DRNZJQQAY6E3.
How much has Glacier Guides Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $36,817 to Glacier Guides Inc. in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
What is Glacier Guides Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Glacier Guides Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is LNF carhart nwlt field trips - trip 4 (1284LM24P0009), from Forest Service, on January 15, 2024.
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