V--HI-PMNM-SMALL VESSEL CHARTER-TO/DO
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The Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting a firm fixed price contract for a small vessel charter to support conservation projects and scientific fieldwork in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and Central Pacific. The primary mission involves transporting up to 12 passengers and gear to Nihoa Island for invasive species removal and native species monitoring from April 25, 2026, to May 5, 2026. The required vessel must be capable of open ocean travel and landing on rocky shores in high surf, featuring a minimum cruising speed of 8 knots, 21-day endurance, a Zodiak skiff, 200 square feet of deck storage, and 100 cubic feet of dry storage. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses, including HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, women-owned, and 8(a) concerns under NAICS code 483111. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, evaluating technical acceptability and past performance on a pass/fail basis before selecting the lowest priced offer. Contractors must comply with Service Contract Act wage determinations and various environmental and sustainable procurement standards. Invoicing is to be processed electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform.
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Contract Value
$158,700Place of Performance
VA, USASet-Aside
Awardee
SEARCHERHAWAII LLCAward Issued Date
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Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services for oceangoing vessel charter capable of extended ocean travel to support fieldwork in Papah¿naumoku¿kea Marine National Monument (Nihoa).
The vessel will be responsible for the following for its charter:
- transport of up to 12 passengers from Oahu, HI to Nihoa Island.
- land personnel and gear on Nihoa Island for field camp that can last from 1 to 16 days;
- extract personnel and gear from the island; and transport back to Oahu, HI.
- provide room and board to all passengers through the extent of the charter
with appropriate permits and inspections, wildlife and wildlife resources may also be occasionally transported on the ship.
Schedule/Period of Performance: This contract will be one trip to Nihoa from 4/25/26 ¿ 5/5/26.
See attached packet for submission items.
Submit packet to contact@example.gov with "140F0S26Q0024" in the subject line
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