Transportation of a barge, vessel and boat for DR4910-MP
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 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 requirement supports disaster declaration DR4910-MP for operations between the islands of Managaha and Saipan. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with a critical restriction that only firms residing or primarily doing business in the CNMI are eligible to submit quotations as prime contractors. Proposals are due by 4:00 pm PAS, May 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
FEMA requires the rental of personnel, equipment, and related services for transporting personnel and green debris. 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, combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ).
- Period of Performance: Six (6) days from the date of award.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Eligibility: Restricted to firms residing or primarily doing business in the CNMI. The prime contractor must own all specified equipment (barge, vessel, boat, ATV/trailer).
- Anticipated Award Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
- Response Due: 4:00 pm PAS, May 25, 2026.
- Published Date: May 25, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer, Demetria Carter at demetria.carter@fema.dhs.gov, and carbon copied to kimberly.sanders@fema.dhs.gov.
Evaluation factors include:
- Technical Capability
- Operational Readiness
- Cost
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible electronically at www.acquisition.gov. FAR 52.219-14, "Limitations on Subcontracting," applies. The government intends to award at least one, but potentially multiple, contracts.