BIG KAHUNA CHARTERS LLC (MI)
Registration and award facts
SAM.gov registration as of
- Net obligations since FY2015
- $1.42M
- $1,423,298under this UEI
- FY2026 obligations
- $135K†
- $135,000Provisional
- Awards and orders
- 14
- with positive net obligations3 IDV vehicles held
- Latest action
- Jul 25, 2026
- SAM.gov registration
- Active
- Registration expiration date Apr 20, 2027
Registration
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Business start date
- Nov 1, 2006 (19 years)
- Location
- Traverse City, MI
- State of incorporation
- Michigan
- Purpose of registration
- All Awards
- Website
- bigkahunacharter.com
† FY2026 obligations (provisional; DoD awards signed after Jul 29, 2026 are not yet public).
Source: SAM.gov entity registration and FPDS contract actions recorded under UEI NHJ1EYJKKJ95. GovChime does not check exclusions.
Performance
Net obligations recorded under this UEI since FY2015. Top lists show the largest five by share of this vendor's net obligations; the shares do not sum to 100%.
Net obligations by fiscal year of action
- FY2026: $135,000 (provisional)
- FY2025: $161,194
- FY2024: $136,387
- FY2023: $137,500
- FY2022: $130,900
- FY2021: $114,550
- FY2020: $114,457
- FY2019: $92,090
Show all 12 yearsEarlier years (FY2015–FY2018)
- FY2018: $101,200
- FY2017: $96,800
- FY2016: $99,420
- FY2015: $103,800
Total across 12 fiscal years: $1,423,298
Top awarding agencies
- Department of Homeland Security$1,423,298, 100%
Top awarding sub-agencies
- U.S. Coast Guard$1,423,298, 100%
Top NAICS by obligations
- 488390Other support activities for water transportation$1,220,078, 85.7%
- 483114Coastal and great lakes passenger transportation$203,220, 14.3%
Top product and service codes by obligations
- V124Transportation/travel/relocation- transportation: marine charter$1,220,078, 85.7%
- L035Technical representative- service and trade equipment$203,220, 14.3%
Capabilities
NAICS codes
- 611699All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction(primary)Small
- 487210Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, WaterSmall
- 488390Other Support Activities for Water TransportationSmall
Small: small business for that NAICS, self-certified in SAM.gov registration.
SBA certifications
No certification in the SBA profile data.
Business types self-reported in SAM.gov registration:
- Self Certified Small Disadvantaged Business
Product and service codes (PSC)
- U003EDUCATION/TRAINING- RESERVE TRAINING (MILITARY)
- U009EDUCATION/TRAINING- GENERAL
Federal Capability Statement
Big Kahuna Charters, LLC, one of the largest charter companies in the Great Lakes region of North America, makes available a fleet of 35?-38? mid-range charter boats, and, since 2004, has provided a boat and crew to the U.S. Coast Guard. As a government contractor, Big Kahuna Charters makes available to the Coast Guard a boat three or four days each week, which provides it with a vessel for rescue training and also for transporting people and products around the Great Lakes region. Big Kahuna Charters also: Provides a vessel and crew to the U.S. Forest Service for the purposes of testing military prototype drones and other devices under development Provides a vessel and crew for TV and magazine crews interested in researching and/or filming in the Great Lakes region Runs fishing charters for groups of all sizes Takes local Cub Scouts on tours of the Great Lakes region Is involved with the Maritime Heritage Alliance and the Children’s Great Lakes Museum.
Capabilities & Services
Contracts
Latest awards and orders
- 70Z08426ADL930005Blanket purchase agreement (BPA)VehicleDepartment of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast GuardLatest action
- 70Z03026FCLEV0046BPA callunder a blanket purchase agreement (BPA)Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast GuardLatest action
- 70Z03026FCLEV0038BPA callunder a blanket purchase agreement (BPA)Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast GuardLatest action
- 70Z03026FCLEV0030BPA callunder a blanket purchase agreement (BPA)Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast GuardLatest action
- 70Z08422DDL950001Indefinite delivery contract (IDC)VehicleDepartment of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast GuardLatest action
- 70Z08425FDL950116Delivery orderunder an indefinite delivery contract (IDC)Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast GuardLatest action
- 70Z08424FDL950075Delivery orderunder an indefinite delivery contract (IDC)Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast GuardLatest action
- 70Z08422FDL950051Delivery orderunder an indefinite delivery contract (IDC)Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast GuardLatest action
- 70Z08421FC6200100Delivery orderunder an indefinite delivery contract (IDC)Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast GuardLatest action
- 70Z08423FDL950044Delivery orderunder an indefinite delivery contract (IDC)Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast GuardLatest action
Contact Info
As of . Source: SAM.gov Points of Contact.
SAM.gov registration for BIG KAHUNA CHARTERS LLC lists a physical address and a separate mailing address, along with 6 verified points of contact. Past Performance contacts are the recommended outreach channel for due-diligence references; Government Business contacts handle procurement-facing correspondence.
Source: SAM.gov entity registration. Contacts displaying numeric or placeholder names have been filtered (defense-in-depth).
Physical Address
6455 SW BAYSHORE DR
TRAVERSE CITY, MI, 49684
USA
Mailing Address
6455 SW BAYSHORE DR
TRAVERSE CITY, MI, 49684
USA
Government Business Contact
WILLIAM SCOTT ALPERS
6455 S West Bay Shore Dr
TRAVERSE CITY, MI, 49684
USA
Electronic Business Contact
WILLIAM SCOTT ALPERS
6455 S West Bay Shore Dr
TRAVERSE CITY, MI, 49684
USA
Past Performance Contact
WILLIAM SCOTT ALPERS
6455 S West Bay Shore Dr
Traverse City, MI, 49684
USA
Government Business Alternate Contact
RACHEL I ALPERS
6455 S west Shore Dr
TRAVERSE CITY, MI, 49684
USA
Electronic Business Alternate Contact
RACHEL I ALPERS
6455 S west Shore Dr
TRAVERSE CITY, MI, 49684
USA
Past Performance Alternate Contact
RACHEL I ALPERS
6455 S west Shore Dr
TRAVERSE CITY, MI, 49684
USA
Additional Details
As of . Source: SAM.gov Entity Registration.
BIG KAHUNA CHARTERS LLC has no active federal suspension or debarment on record in SAM.gov. Current SAM.gov registration expires April 20, 2027.
Source: SAM.gov entity registration (FAR responses, registration status). Always verify active exclusions against the authoritative record on SAM.gov before contract award.
Compliance & Risk Assessment
Source: SAM.gov FAR responsesSuspension/Debarment Status
SAM.gov registration reports no active exclusion
Public Display
Entity information is publicly displayed
Disaster Relief Registry
Registered for disaster relief contracting
Bonding Information
No bonding information provided
EDI
Not declared in SAM.gov
Business Structure
Source: SAM.govRegistration Details
Source: SAM.govInitial Registration
Last Update
Registration Activation
Fiscal Year End
Country of Incorporation
Congressional District
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