Transportation of a barge, vessel and boat for DR4910-MP
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is issuing an urgent Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the rental of transportation services, including a barge, vessel, and boat, within the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). This is to support disaster response operations under DR4910-MP, specifically for transporting personnel and green debris to and from the island of Managaha/Saipan.
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with a critical eligibility requirement: only firms residing or primarily doing business in the CNMI are eligible to submit quotations as prime contractors. The prime contractor must also own all specified equipment.
Quotations are due by May 25, 2026, at 6:00 PM PAS.
Scope of Work
FEMA requires the rental of personnel, equipment, and related services for a 6-day period. Key requirements include:
- One (1) 20-Ton Low Draft Barge capable of transporting green debris, with required manpower.
- One (1) Vessel capable of transporting the barge inter-island.
- One (1) Boat for transport of twenty (20) personnel.
- One (1) All-terrain Vehicle and tow-behind Trailer.
- Use of reusable jumbo loading bags.
- Maintenance of equipment to remain in serviceable condition.
- Refueling of units as needed.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price RFQ (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation).
- Period of Performance: 6 days from the date of award.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Eligibility: Only CNMI-based firms are eligible as prime contractors. Prime contractors must own all specified equipment. FAR 52.219-14, "Limitations on Subcontracting," applies.
- Submission Deadline: May 25, 2026, 6:00 PM PAS.
- Anticipated Award Date: May 26, 2026.
- Submission Method: Email quotations to Demetria Carter at demetria.carter@fema.dhs.gov and cc: kimberly.sanders@fema.dhs.gov.
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Capability, Operational Readiness, and Cost. The government intends to award at least one, but potentially multiple, contracts.
Additional Notes
This is an urgent requirement with a quick response time. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov.