Misty Barge towing, Tongass National Forest

This contract involves the towing of the Misty Barge from its current location at Winstanley Island in Behm Canal to Shelter Cove remote dock in Carroll Inlet near Ketchikan, Alaska. The Contractor is responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and transportation to complete the work specified in the schedule of supplies and services. This project is managed by the Department of Agriculture through the Csa Northwest 4 Usda-Fs office based in Portland, Oregon. The solicitation number for this contract is 1240BF26Q0049, with a posting date of June 4, 2026, and a response deadline of June 11, 2026. It is classified as a combined type contract with a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, targeting companies within NAICS code 483113. The place of performance is Ketchikan, Alaska, and primary points of contact include Raymond Padgett III and Veronica Lamboy Santana, both reachable via their respective USDA email addresses.