APIS PROVIDE/SERVICES PORTABLE TOILETS
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 National Park Service (NPS) is soliciting quotes for Portable Toilet Services at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin. This requirement is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 562991. The service is crucial for the Mainland Ice Cave operations, anticipating high visitor numbers. Quotes are due by February 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment to provide portable toilet service. This includes:
- Supplying up to 12 portable toilets, including two ADA accessible units, each with a hand sanitizer dispenser.
- Delivery to Meyers Beach parking area and the east end of Mawikwe Rd.
- Regular servicing (pumping, refilling toilet paper/hand sanitizer, cleaning) at least once daily, potentially twice daily based on usage.
- Servicing units in the evening to prevent freezing and minimize visitor disruption.
- Responding to service requests within one hour from park staff.
- Developing and maintaining a quality program to ensure services meet commercial practices.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), Firm-Fixed Price Commercial Contract.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 562991 (Small Business Size Standard: $9.0M).
- Anticipated Award Date: On or before February 10, 2026.
- Effective Date: February 15, 2026.
- Period of Performance: Weather permitting, February 15, 2026, to March 15, 2026.
- Quotes Due: February 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
- Questions Due: January 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
- Published Date: January 20, 2026.
Evaluation
Offers will be evaluated based on price, technical capability, and prior experience. The award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government.
Submission Requirements & Notes
Offerors must submit quotes via email to colette_riegelmayer@nps.gov. Required documents include:
- Completed checklist for quote submittal.
- Completed Price Schedule (unedited, with total unit prices).
- Prior Experience references (minimum 3) demonstrating similar scope and quality.
- Capabilities Statement or Project Narrative demonstrating knowledge and experience.
Offerors must have an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and be registered as a small business in SAM.gov at the time of quote submission, award, and throughout contract performance. A Department of Labor Wage Determination applies to this contract, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations in the specified Wisconsin counties.