This is a commercial-services solicitation for barge transportation services under FAR Part 12, using full and open competition under NAICS 483113. The announcement is the only solicitation, and offers are requested without a separate written solicitation being issued. An offeror’s quote does not create a contract, authorize work to begin, or legally bind the U.S. Government. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, with full text available at www.acquisition.gov and effective through the Federal Acquisition overhaul. Under FAR 12.001(a), FAR Part 12 takes precedence where another part is inconsistent.

This is a solicitation for commercial barge transportation services under Full and Open Competition (NAICS 483113). Quotes are requested with vessel information, and no separate written solicitation will be issued. The procurement follows FAR Part 12 commercial procedures and incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, available at www.acquisition.gov. Submission of a quote does not constitute a contract or authorize work to begin.