HI-PMNM-SMALL VESSEL CHARTER-April

Project ID: 140F0S26Q0024 FederalOpportunitiesSynopsis Solicitation

Overview

Agency	Fish and Wildlife Service
Deadline	04/15/26
Posted	04/09/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	SBA
NAICS	483111 - Deep Sea Freight Transportation
PSC	V115 - Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Transportation: Vessel Freight
Location	HI USA

Description

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HI-PMNM-SMALL VESSEL CHARTER-April

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 Robert_Sung@ios.doi.gov with "140F0S26Q0024" in the subject line

Summary (Newest Update)

Background This solicitation is issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) for the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument (PMNM). The goal of the contract is to provide commercial vessel charter services to support fieldwork, specifically for invasive species removal on Nihoa Island, which is part of the PMNM in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. The agency aims to facilitate conservation efforts through this charter service. Work Details The contractor will be responsible for providing a vessel capable of extended ocean travel to perform the following tasks: - Transport up to 12 passengers from Oahu, HI to Nihoa Island. - Land personnel and gear on Nihoa Island for field camp operations lasting from 1 to 16 days. - Extract personnel and gear from Nihoa Island and transport them back to Oahu, HI. - Provide room and board for all passengers throughout the duration of the charter. - Ensure compliance with appropriate permits and inspections. - Occasionally transport wildlife and wildlife resources as needed. Period of Performance The contract period of performance is from April 25, 2026, to May 5, 2026. Place of Performance The contract will be performed primarily between Oahu, HI, and Nihoa Island in the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.

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