Opportunity
SAM #140P8326Q0043
Barge Freight and Marine Cargo Services for North Cascades National Park (Chelan–Stehekin)
Buyer
Pwr Olym Mabo
Posted
June 16, 2026
Respond By
June 19, 2026
Identifier
140P8326Q0043
NAICS
488320, 483211, 488390
This opportunity seeks a small business to provide barge freight and related marine cargo services for the National Park Service (NPS), North Cascades National Park (NOCA), between Chelan and Stehekin, WA. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior, National Park Service, North Cascades National Park (NOCA) - Contracting Officer: Hal Hoversten - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are named; the requirement is for service provision, not branded products - Products/Services Requested: - Barge freight transportation of general freight, quarters, utilities, materials, supplies, bulk fuel, vehicles, and equipment - Loading and unloading services - Fuel delivery using contractor-owned fuel truck (per gallon rate) - Use of contractor equipment (boom trucks, trailers, etc.) for loading/unloading and project work (hourly/daily rates) - Chartered barge services (regular, roundtrip, rock/gravel charters) - Storage services for NPS items at contractor's secured facilities (fees apply after 10 days) - Notable Requirements: - 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 488320 (Marine Cargo Handling) - Firm-fixed price contract with pricing based on weight or other units - Contractor must provide cargo liability insurance - Contractor responsible for scheduling, notifications, and secure storage - Contract includes a base year plus four one-year option periods (up to five years total) - Services must accommodate a range of cargo types, including hazardous materials and bulk fuel - Contractor must use and maintain appropriate equipment for safe and efficient operations
Description
This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The National Park Service contemplates award of a firm-fixed price single award requirements style contract as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation to a vendor that represents the best value to the Government. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation issued as Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140P8526Q0043. A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. FAR clauses and provisions enclosed within this RFQ are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-007 and are available in full text through Internet access at http://www.acquisition.gov/far/. The purpose of Amendment P0001 is to add SCA wage determination, an updated SOW, quote instructions and forms to return with quote. There are no other changes.