Barge freight between Chelan and Stehekin, NOCA
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Park Service, specifically North Cascades National Park (NOCA), is soliciting quotes for Barge Freight Services between Chelan and Stehekin. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a firm-fixed-price, single-award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) requirements style contract. The government seeks the best value from offerors. Quotes are due by June 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide essential barging services, including transportation, travel, and relocation via vessel freight. Specific services are itemized as "Barge freight" for general use, "Barge freight for quarters," and "Barge freight for utilities" to support operations at NOCA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Single-Award IDIQ Requirements Contract
- Duration: One-year base period (June 22, 2026 – June 21, 2027) plus four one-year option periods, not to exceed five years. Specific service periods run from June 2, 2026, to June 1, 2027.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 488320 – Marine Cargo Handling (Small Business Size Standard: $47.0 million)
- Submission Deadline: June 19, 2026, by 2:00 PM Pacific Time
- Published Date: June 16, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be based on the best value to the government, considering:
- Past Performance: Evaluation of successful projects similar in scope and complexity within the last five years.
- Price: Analysis of proposed prices for the base and all option periods.
Required Submittals include: Completed and signed SF 1449 (and acknowledgement of amendments), completed Provisions (FAR 52.204-24, FAR 52.212-3(v)(2)(i)), a technical capability document, three references, completed Quote/Price Schedule (Attachment 02), completed Initial Task Order (Attachment 06), and information regarding Limitations on Subcontracting. Quotes must be valid for 60 days.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 140P8526Q0043); a written solicitation will not be issued. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of offer submission. Payment requests will be processed electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Submissions are accepted via email only to hal_hoversten@ios.doi.gov.