GRSM SEPTIC AND VAULT PUMPING SERVICES
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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), under the Department of the Interior, is seeking Total Small Business proposals for Septic and Vault Pumping Services at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ 140P5326Q0013) to maintain park facilities. Quotes are due March 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires comprehensive septic tank and vault toilet pumping, cleaning, refilling, and legal disposal of sewage throughout the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Services include locating and accessing tanks, pumping, cleaning, spill prevention, and traffic/safety management. The contractor must provide a written safety plan covering PPE, confined space, traffic control, hazard communication, and spill prevention/response. Detailed written procedures for all service aspects and documentation (pumping log, disposal manifest, inspection notes) are also required. Services are to be performed upon request, with septic tanks pumped within seven business days and vault toilets within three business days.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (implied fixed-price)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 562991 (Septic Tank and Related Services), Size Standard: $9 Million
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026
- Questions Due: March 4, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST (Email to marilia_mateo@nps.gov with subject "QUESTIONS – GRSM Septic Pump")
- Quotes Due: March 23, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST (Email to marilia_mateo@nps.gov with subject "QUOTE – 140P5326Q0013")
- Published: February 23, 2026
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Capability, Safety and environmental compliance, and Past Performance. Technical Capability and Past Performance are weighted equally to cost or price. Offerors must provide a completed RFQ document and a quote with a breakdown of services, along with a statement accepting terms and conditions or listing exceptions.
Additional Notes
The solicitation includes numerous FAR clauses and provisions. Attachments include a Performance Work Statement (PWS), a GRSM Map, Price Sheets for Septic Tanks and Vault Toilets, and Wage Rate Determinations for Tennessee and North Carolina. Bidders must comply with federal wage laws (Service Contract Act) and ensure electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). A park escort will accompany the contractor during initial site visits.