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UEI: NHJ1EYJKKJ95 • CAGE: 6GEF7

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

† 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 years
  • FY2018: $101,200
  • FY2017: $96,800
  • FY2016: $99,420
  • FY2015: $103,800

Total across 12 fiscal years: $1,423,298

Top awarding agencies

Top awarding sub-agencies

Top NAICS by obligations

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

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

training
hoist maneuver
charter
coast guard
Licensed
Charter boats
crews for Hire
fishing
water transportation
water platform
video
camera projects
northern Lake Michigan
northern Lake Huron
Forest Service
fishing charters
rescue training
Scenic And Sightseeing

Contracts

Latest awards and orders

  1. 70Z08426ADL930005Blanket purchase agreement (BPA)VehicleDepartment of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast GuardLatest action
  2. 70Z03026FCLEV0046BPA callunder a blanket purchase agreement (BPA)Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast GuardLatest action
  3. 70Z03026FCLEV0038BPA callunder a blanket purchase agreement (BPA)Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast GuardLatest action
  4. 70Z03026FCLEV0030BPA callunder a blanket purchase agreement (BPA)Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast GuardLatest action
  5. 70Z08422DDL950001Indefinite delivery contract (IDC)VehicleDepartment of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast GuardLatest action
  6. 70Z08425FDL950116Delivery orderunder an indefinite delivery contract (IDC)Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast GuardLatest action
  7. 70Z08424FDL950075Delivery orderunder an indefinite delivery contract (IDC)Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast GuardLatest action
  8. 70Z08422FDL950051Delivery orderunder an indefinite delivery contract (IDC)Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast GuardLatest action
  9. 70Z08421FC6200100Delivery orderunder an indefinite delivery contract (IDC)Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Coast GuardLatest action
  10. 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 responses

Suspension/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.gov
Profit Structure:For Profit Organization
Organization:Limited Liability Company

Registration Details

Source: SAM.gov

Initial Registration

Jul 22, 2011

Last Update

Apr 22, 2026

Registration Activation

Active — Apr 22, 2026

Fiscal Year End

12/31

Country of Incorporation

USA

Congressional District

01