Del Rio, TX Portable latrine and hand-washing stations

SOL #: W569QE26X0004Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
0410 AQ HQ CONTRACTING SUP
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX, 78234-0000, United States

Place of Performance

TX

NAICS

Septic Tank and Related Services (562991)

PSC

Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Toiletries (W085)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 8, 2026
2
Last Updated
Apr 9, 2026
3
Response Deadline
Apr 13, 2026, 7:00 PM

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 Department of the Army is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for portable latrine and handwashing station rental and servicing in the Del Rio, Texas Sector. This effort aims to identify qualified small businesses for a potential future requirement. This notice is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by April 13, 2026.

Purpose & Scope

This notice is for market research and acquisition planning, specifically to assess commercial capability, availability, and pricing. The Government anticipates a need for:

  • 14 Portable Latrines (non-ADA)
  • 7 Handwashing Stations
  • Delivery, setup, servicing, and final pickup across seven (7) separate locations. Servicing scenarios for pricing include "every 48 hours" or "two (2) scheduled services per week." The Performance Work Statement (PWS) details servicing every 48 hours, with repairs within 24-48 hours, and units relocatable within five business days. The contractor will be responsible for spill cleanup, grey water disposal, and obtaining necessary permits. Location-specific requirements are detailed in the attached updated price schedule.

Anticipated Contract Details

  • Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
  • Anticipated Period of Performance: April 15, 2026 – April 14, 2027 (Base Year), with four (4) additional 12-month option years.
  • Place of Performance: Del Rio, Texas Sector (including Edwards, Kinney, Real, Uvalde, and Val Verde counties).
  • Product/Service Code: W085 - Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Toiletries

Requested Information & Submission

Interested small businesses are requested to submit:

  1. Capability Statement demonstrating ability to provide units and perform servicing.
  2. Business Size/Socioeconomic Status (e.g., SB, WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone).
  3. Relevant Past Performance from the last three years.
  4. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Pricing for monthly rental, servicing, delivery, and pickup, utilizing the attached updated price schedule. ROM pricing is for market research only and is not considered a quote.

Submissions must be emailed to fernando.j.roblesvargas.mil@army.mil and catherine.r.mckinney.mil@army.mil with the subject line: "Sources Sought – Portable Latrine Handwashing Station Services".

Key Dates

  • Response Due: April 13, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
  • Published: April 9, 2026

Additional Notes

This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with responding. A Wage Determination applies to the specified Texas counties, requiring bidders to ensure compliant wages and benefits. Personnel security requirements, including background checks and training, are mandatory for contractor employees.

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