V--Barge freight between Chelan and Stehekin, NOCA

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment (0001) adds an updated Statement of Work (SOW) and additional uploaded attachments.

• There are no other changes to the solicitation.

• Updated SOW

• Additional attachments

• The period of performance has been updated to 06/22/2026 to 06/21/2027.

• Contractors are required to submit PDF invoices along with payment requests through IPP.gov.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide barge transportation and related services for materials, supplies, bulk fuel, vehicles, and equipment between Stehekin and Chelan, Washington, for the North Cascades National Park Service Complex.

• Transportation: Moving various items between Stehekin and Chelan.

• Storage: Temporary storage of materials in Chelan.

• Equipment Use: Use of contractor's boom truck and ancillary equipment as needed for loading, unloading, and potentially non-transportation project work.

• Fuel Deliveries: Transporting and transferring fuel to specified locations.

• Chartered Barges: Offering three charter types (Regular, Roundtrip, Rock/gravel) with specific rights and scheduling considerations for customers.

• Trip Notification: Contractor must notify the Contracting Officer (CO) and Maintenance Supervisor (MS) of scheduled trips and any cancellations/delays.

• Loading/Unloading: Contractor is responsible for safe handling; Government assistance may be available upon request.

• Delivery: Items to be delivered to specified locations in Stehekin and Chelan; other locations negotiable.

• Inspection: Contractor must inspect delivered items for damage and document/report any issues.

• Packing Slips: Contractor must maintain and submit packing slips or delivery tickets.

• Invoicing: Itemized invoices preferred monthly, submitted electronically for review.

• Insurance: Contractor must maintain cargo liability insurance, naming the National Park Service as insured.

• Period: Base year and up to four option years (if exercised).

• Place: Between Stehekin and Chelan, WA, with deliveries to specific sites within these locations.

• Storage Fees: Fees may apply for storage exceeding ten calendar days.

• Equipment Use Pricing: Hourly rates apply for contractor equipment use, including operator and fuel.

• Cargo Liability Insurance: Required to cover the total value of property on each shipment.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "Forms to Return with Quote," contains essential forms and a price schedule that bidders must complete and submit as part of their quote for the barge service opportunity at North Cascades National Park.

• Price Schedule: Details various classes of goods and services (e.g., heavy equipment, fuel delivery, loose materials, boom truck use, forklift, barge charter) with associated units (e.g., sq ft, ea, hr, day) for which bidders must provide pricing for the base year and option years. It also specifies how barge deck space will be utilized.
• Relevant Experience Form: Requires bidders to list up to ten similar construction projects performed in the past five years, including project details, owner information, value, and dates. It also provides space for performance remarks and a description of the project and scope of work.
• Contractor Information: Fields for Business Name, DUNS number, CAGE code, Phone number, Point of contact name, and E-mail.

Bidders must carefully complete the price schedule with their proposed rates and provide detailed information on their relevant experience. This document directly impacts proposal preparation and will be a key component in the evaluation of quotes. Failure to provide accurate and complete information may result in an unfavorable assessment.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) seeking barge transportation services for materials, supplies, bulk fuel, vehicles, and equipment between Stehekin and Chelan, WA, for the North Cascades National Park Service Complex. It also includes storage in Chelan and the use of a boom truck and ancillary equipment as needed. Services are further detailed in Attachment 1, Statement of Work (SOW).

• Barge transportation of various goods (heavy equipment, fuel, loose materials, drums, etc.).

• Storage services in Chelan.

• Use of boom truck and ancillary equipment.

• Services to be performed as described in the SOW.

• Pricing is requested for the Base Year, with quotes also needed for Option Years 1-4.

• Evaluation of option year rates will be conducted per provision 52.212-2.

• Bidders must provide total prices for lump-sum items.

• Evaluation factors and comparison method are detailed in provision 52.212-2.

• A price schedule for the Base Year is provided, requiring unit pricing for various classes of goods and services.

• Bidders may list other equipment and services with unit and price on a separate sheet.

Not specified in this document.

• Errors in summations will be governed by the total of corrected amounts.
• Round totals and extended prices to whole dollars.
• Bidders must provide Business Name, DUNS number, Point of Contact name, Phone number, CAGE code, and E-mail.

Wage Determination

This document provides the official wage determination for various occupations under the Service Contract Act (SCA) for counties in Washington State, specifically Chelan and Douglas counties. It outlines the minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits required for employees performing contract work covered by the SCA.

• Minimum Wage Rates: Specifies the minimum hourly wage for a wide range of occupations, from administrative support and clerical roles to health, IT, and maintenance occupations.

• Fringe Benefits: Details the required health and welfare benefits ($5.55 per hour or $222.00 per week) and notes the applicability of Executive Order 13706 for paid sick leave.

• Vacation and Holidays: Outlines requirements for paid vacation (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 15 years) and a minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.

• Hazardous Pay: Specifies differential pay rates (8% or 4%) for work involving ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials.

• Uniform Allowance: Clarifies requirements regarding the provision and maintenance of uniforms for employees.

• Wage Determination Number: 2015-5541

• Revision Number: 28

• Date of Last Revision: 5/13/2026

This document is not a solicitation, but a wage determination that must be incorporated into relevant government contracts. Bidders should use this information to accurately price their proposals, ensuring compliance with SCA labor standards.

Not applicable to this document.

• Footnotes provide specific guidance for computer employees (exemption criteria) and details on night pay, Sunday pay, and hazardous pay differentials.
• Information on the conformance process for unlisted classifications is provided, requiring contractors to request authorization for new wage rates and benefits.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items, specifically for barging services between Chelan and Stehekin for the National Park Service, North Cascades National Park (NOCA). The government anticipates awarding a single, firm-fixed-price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

• Provision of barging services.

• Services include transportation/travel/relocation via vessel freight.

• Specific services are itemized as "Barge freight" for general use, "Barge freight for quarters," and "Barge freight for utilities."

• Type of Contract: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: One-year base period plus four one-year option periods, not to exceed five years. The base period is from 06/22/2026 to 06/21/2027, with specific service periods ranging from 06/02/2026 to 06/01/2027.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the NAICS code (488320 - Marine Cargo Handling) has a small business size standard of $47.0 million in average annual receipts.

• Submission Method: Quotes are accepted by email only to hal_hoversten@ios.doi.gov.

• Submission Deadline: Friday, June 19, 2026, by 2:00 pm Pacific Time.

• Quote Validity: Must be good for 60 days before award.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror providing the best value to the government, based on FAR Part 13. Evaluation factors include:

  • Past Performance: Evaluation of successful past projects similar in scope and complexity within the last five years.
  • Price: Price analysis of the base and option periods.

• Required Submittals: Completed SF 1449, signed acknowledgement of SF 1449, signed amendments (if applicable), completed Provisions (including FAR 52.204-24, FAR 52.212-3(v)(2)(i)), technical capability document, three references, completed Quote/Price Schedule (Attachment 02), completed Initial Task Order (Attachment 06), and information regarding Limitations on Subcontracting.

• This solicitation is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 488320 – Marine Cargo Handling.

• Small Business Size Standard: $47.0 million in average annual receipts for the past three years.

• A written solicitation will not be issued; this combined synopsis/solicitation is the only one.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of offer submission.

• Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).