Annual Barge Service KALA

The contract is for annual barge services to support logistics operations between Honolulu, Hawaii, and Kalaupapa National Historic Park on Molokai, with a base period from June 16, 2026, to June 15, 2027, and three option years extending through June 15, 2029, with an additional possibility of a six-month service extension. The service encompasses full marine operations including loading, unloading, stowage management, spill prevention, and adherence to strict scheduling requirements, with performance evaluated through 100% inspection and validated customer complaints. All transportation must occur using privately owned U.S.-flag commercial vessels, and the contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement under commercial item provisions, requiring compliance with FAR 52.212-4 and related clauses. Delivery is FOB destination, with final acceptance occurring upon successful off-load at Honolulu, and all services must align with the Performance Work Statement, including a submitted Quality Control Plan, zero-to-one defect thresholds per task, and strict adherence to environmental, safety, and operational standards. The solicitation requires proposals to be submitted in two separate PDF volumes: a technical proposal limited to two pages without any pricing information, and a price proposal, both due by 11:59 P.M. Hawaii Time on April 17, 2026. Evaluation will be based on a best-value trade-off approach that prioritizes technical merit, past performance, and small business participation over price, with non-price factors collectively carrying more weight. Contractors must comply with a comprehensive set of FAR clauses covering labor standards, including minimum wage under E.O. 14026, paid sick leave under E.O. 13706, equal opportunity for veterans and individuals with disabilities, and service contract labor standards. Additional requirements include prohibitions on equipment or services from specified foreign entities such as Kaspersky Lab, ByteDance, and American Security Drone Act-covered foreign manufacturers, as well as Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act obligations. The contract mandates reporting obligations under the Prompt Payment Act, electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform, and flow-down clauses for small business subcontractors. Offerors must provide a Unique Entity ID, certifications of small business status, and affirm compliance with ethics, whistleblower protections, and employment eligibility verification, all under the oversight of the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service, Pacific West Region.