HI PAC REEFS NWR COMPLX - Small Vessel Charter Ser
ID: 140FS225Q0074Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, OVER SAT G/SFalls Church, VA, 22041, USA

NAICS

Deep Sea Passenger Transportation (483112)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MARINE CHARTER (V124)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8ea17b271a98432a97736f631abf2a74/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking small businesses to provide Small Vessel Charter Services for fieldwork at the Rose Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in American Samoa. The contract, identified as RFQ 140FS225Q0074, includes a base period from April 14, 2025, to April 13, 2026, with four optional extension years, and requires the contractor to transport up to six personnel along with necessary equipment for research and monitoring activities related to plant, seabird, and marine life populations. This procurement emphasizes the importance of reliable marine services in supporting environmental management and research initiatives, with up to eight trips anticipated annually, adhering to U.S. Coast Guard regulations for safety and operational effectiveness. Interested parties must submit their quotes by March 25, 2025, and can contact Dana Arnold at dana_arnold@fws.gov or 703-468-8289 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Arnold, Dana
    (703) 468-8289
    dana_arnold@fws.gov
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    Sol_140FS225Q0074.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for Small Vessel Charter Services to support fieldwork at the Rose Atoll National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) located in American Samoa. The RFQ, numbered 140FS225Q0074, is a total small business set-aside, encouraging small businesses to submit quotes by the response date of March 25, 2025. The charter service will enable transportation of up to six personnel along with equipment for various field activities, including research and monitoring of plant, seabird, and marine life populations. The contract is structured as a base period from April 14, 2025, to April 13, 2026, with four optional extension years. Contractors must provide a vessel suitable for open-ocean travel, equipped with relevant safety and navigational devices, and possess experience operating in Samoan waters. Up to eight trips per year are anticipated, emphasizing safety, compliance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations, and operational effectiveness. The document includes detailed specifications and requirements for vessel capabilities, crew qualifications, operational procedures, and payment details under the Invoice Processing Platform. This RFQ highlights the government's commitment to environmental management and research initiatives through reliable marine services.
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