Description
The US Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a vessel charter for conservation projects in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and Central Pacific. The contract will be a firm fixed price commercial services contract for a single award indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) with a one-year base period and four additional one-year term options. The vessel must be able to maintain a minimum cruising speed of 8 knots, operate for at least 21 days at sea, and provide a soft-hulled/inflatable skiff for transporting passengers and supplies. The vessel must also provide clean and sanitary accommodations for up to 12 passengers, including food, water, and bathroom facilities. The contractor must comply with waste management regulations and have adequate storage tanks for blackwater and graywater.
The key requirements of the contract include:
• Providing a vessel that meets the specified requirements
• Transporting passengers and cargo between the vessel and the islands
• Providing room and board for passengers
• Complying with waste management regulations
• Having adequate storage tanks for blackwater and graywater
• Providing a soft-hulled/inflatable skiff for transporting passengers and supplies
• Maintaining a minimum cruising speed of 8 knots
• Operating for at least 21 days at sea
• Providing clean and sanitary accommodations for up to 12 passengers