5 Gallon Water Bottle and Dispenser rental
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 Transportation Security Administration (TSA), under the Department of Homeland Security, is soliciting quotes for 5 Gallon Water Bottle and Dispenser rental services at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), CA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. An amendment has been issued to clarify requirements, provide Q&A, and extend the quote due date. Quotes are now due January 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for a 12-month period, providing bottled drinking water and dispensing equipment. The scope includes:
- Water Delivery: 156 five-gallon bottles per month, delivered bi-weekly (78 bottles per delivery). Total annual delivery of 1872 five-gallon bottles.
- Distribution: Specific bi-weekly allocation across five terminals: Terminal 1 (14 bottles), Terminal 2 (16 bottles), Terminal 3 (10 bottles), Terminal 4 (16 bottles), Terminal 5 (22 bottles).
- Equipment: Rental of five (5) new, bottom-loading, cold water only dispensers.
- Specifications: Water must be 'Purified Water' (Brand name or equal). Bottles must be 5-gallon, food-grade, BPA-free, with 'No-Spill' or 'Spill-Proof' caps.
- Services: On-site sanitization every 6 months and emergency repair/replacement within 24-48 hours. Cooler cleaning is required quarterly or as needed.
- Delivery Logistics: Deliveries between 6 am-6 pm, with collection of empty bottles. Delivery personnel will not need special clearance; "do not cite/tow" parking permits from LAWA Police Department are required for vehicles under 21 feet. Deliveries are curbside.
- Pricing: "Equipment Rental" and "Sanitization Service" should be listed as separate line items.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial products/services, resulting in a Firm Fixed Price quote.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Period of Performance: 12 months (e.g., January 28, 2026, through January 27, 2027).
- Questions Due: January 21, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST.
- Quotes Due: January 28, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST.
- Published: January 20, 2026 (Amendment 0001).
Evaluation
Award will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. The technically acceptable quoter with the lowest total evaluated price will be selected.
Additional Notes
Amendment 0001 incorporates a revised Statement of Work, provides Government answers to vendor questions, extends the quote due date, and updates Attachment B - Schedule of Supplies. The updated Schedule of Supplies details 5 water cooler dispensers, quarterly cooler cleaning, and 1872 five-gallon water bottles. It also includes a list of tactical gear for a potential Option Period 1, though the primary focus of this solicitation is water and dispensers. Quoters are encouraged to use additional discounts and submit a per-item breakdown via the attached Pricing Schedule. Quotes should be emailed to Shenika.Butler1@tsa.dhs.gov.