Description
The National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa (NMSAS) requires a small‑business contractor to provide comprehensive shipping services that move supplies, scientific equipment, and water‑sample containers from Pago Pago, American Samoa to Hawai‘i and the continental United States. The work includes coordination, cargo handling, transportation logistics, and delivery under a firm‑fixed‑price contract with a base period of one year and up to four one‑year option extensions (total possible performance up to five years). Quotes must be submitted electronically by 12:00 pm EST on 09/04/2026 and remain valid for at least 60 days. The contract is set‑aside for small businesses and will be awarded to the lowest‑priced technically acceptable offer.
• Scope: Freight coordination, loading/unloading, transport by sea (and any required intermodal connections) for government‑owned supplies, equipment, and water samples.
• Performance locations: Origin – National Marine Sanctuary facilities, Pago Pago, AS; Destination – designated ports in Hawai‘i and various continental U.S. sites.
• Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price with a base period 09/30/2026‑09/29/2027 and four optional one‑year extensions.
• Eligibility: Small business (size standard $25 M), HUBZone, Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned, Women‑Owned set‑aside.
• Submission: Email quote (SF‑1449 format) to [email protected]; must include past performance narrative, technical capability statement, and SAM registration (UEID/CAGE).
• Evaluation: Technical acceptability, past performance, and price.