Desert Forge Fy26 Life Support June 2026 Hawthorne, NV
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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 Nevada Army National Guard (NVARNG) USPFO is soliciting proposals for life support services for their Annual Training (Desert Forge FY26) in Hawthorne, NV, and surrounding areas. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks to procure essential equipment and services to support personnel during the exercise. Quotations are due by May 20, 2026, at 6:30 AM PST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide non-personal services, including personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, and materials for life support. Key requirements include delivery, scheduled services, and pickup for:
- 40 Chemical Latrines (Porta-Potties)
- 2 trailer-mounted Chemical Latrines (4 latrines total)
- 23 Handwashing Stations
- 22 towed Portable Light Towers with generators
- 9 x 7 cu yd covered Dumpsters with emptying services
- 1 x 20 cu yd Construction Dumpster with emptying services
- 2 x 400 gallon Water Blivits with gray water removal services
- 10 residential style Evaporative Coolers
Services must function 100% of the time, with zero deviation from standards. The place of performance includes Fallon Armory, Hawthorne Army Depot, Hawthorne FOB, Hawthorne Freedom Range, Fallon Naval Air Station B16 & B19, and Hawthorne Industrial Airport.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to June 20, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 562991 (Size Standard: $9,000,000.00)
- Quotation Due Date: May 20, 2026, 6:30 AM PST
- Published Date: April 21, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quotation is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. Evaluation factors include:
- Timeliness: Quotation must be received by the closing date and time.
- Price: Cost of services.
- Technical: Assurance that the proposed facility is fully capable of meeting PWS requirements.
- Compliance: Adherence to solicitation and PWS requirements.
- Past Performance: Not required, but the Government reserves the right to check records.
Award will be made to the lowest priced offeror quotation that meets instructions and offers a fair and reasonable price. Discussions are not anticipated but may be held if required.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award. Quotations must be valid for at least 15 days after the solicitation close date. The PWS requires the contractor to develop and maintain an effective quality control program and provide a contract manager.