HHD 615th TRANS BN, Latrine, Handwash Station, and Dumpster Services

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the "HHD 615th TRANS BN, Latrine, Handwash Station, and Dumpster Services" opportunity.

• Brand-New Contract: The contract is a new requirement (YES).
• Water Provision: Water will be provided by the government, as the location has access to water faucets (YES).
• Service Cadence: The vendor will provide all types of equipment and service at the same time and location.
• Dumpster Size: For 3-10yd requirements, a 30yd roll-off dumpster is acceptable, as the requirement is for 10yds.
• Container Locations: Roll-off containers will be at individual locations, and SFC Salazar will coordinate with the vendor at the drop-off locations.

This Q&A document clarifies key aspects of the service requirements, including equipment provision, water access, and dumpster size flexibility, which may impact how vendors prepare their proposals.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial supplies and services for Latrine, Handwash Station, and Dumpster Services. It serves as the only solicitation, and vendors are requested to submit quotes. The acquisition is designated as a total small business set-aside.

• The specific services required are Latrine, Handwash Station, and Dumpster Services.

• All items must meet or exceed the specifications outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW) or Performance Work Statement (PWS) and any other attached documents.

• Contract type: Request for Quotation (RFQ).

• Period of Performance: June 2, 2026, to June 9, 2026.

• Place of Performance: Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site, Colorado.

• Quote validity: Must be valid for 90 days from the due date.

• Proposal or quote submission instructions: Submit quotes via email to the points of contact listed.

• Key deadlines or milestones:

  • Questions and Inquiries due: April 15, 2026, by 11:00 AM MST.
  • Quote Submission due: April 22, 2026, by 11:00 AM MST.

• Evaluation criteria: Offers will be evaluated based on price, provided the price meets the requirements outlined in the PWS. The award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

• Total small business set-aside.

• Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Applicable NAICS code: 562991 (Septic Tank, size standard $9.0M) and Related Services.

• Applicable PSC code: W099 (Lease or rental of equipment-Miscellaneous).

• Attachments referenced: Attachment 01 – Pricing List, Attachment 02 – PWS, Attachment 03 – Wage Determination.

• Payment Instructions: Refer to DFARS 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023).

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide services for chemical latrines, gray water removal, handwash stations, and roll-off dumpsters at the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site, Colorado.

• Service and clean chemical latrines, including removing trash, spraying interior with clean water, removing "black water," and replacing with deodorizing "blue" water.

• Provide and replace toilet paper as needed.

• Provide and prepare 16 chemical latrines and 8 handwashing stations.

• Provide 3 10-yard roll-off dumpsters.

• Remove gray water (approximately 275 gallons).

• Pump dry latrines and remove handwashing stations and dumpsters at the end of the period of performance.

• Service must meet or exceed contract requirements.

• Quality of service must meet the industry standard 95% of the time.

• Contractor staff must meet standards for professionalism and respectfulness.

• QASP evaluation ratings range from Exceptional to Unsatisfactory.

• Period: June 2, 2026 – June 9, 2026

• Location: Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site, Colorado

• Contractor personnel shall be available on June 2, 2026, between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM MST.

• Adherence to installation security policies is required.

• An interpreter must be provided if English is not the primary language of the workers.

• The US Government will not provide any equipment, food, personnel, or facilities.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing sheet (Excel file) that bidders must complete and submit as part of their proposal. It outlines the CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) for services required and provides fields for unit prices and total amounts.

• CLINs: Specific services required, including:
  • Latrine provision, preparation, and removal
  • Hand Washing Station provision, preparation, and removal
  • 10-yard Roll-Off Dumpster provision, preparation, and removal
  • Latrine and Hand-Washing Station servicing and cleaning
  • Grey Water removal
• Quantity (Qty) and Unit of Measure (UoM): Specified for each CLIN.
• Unit Price and Amount: Fields for bidders to enter their pricing.
• Note 1: Emphasizes that pricing must be all-inclusive (including taxes and fees) as a firm-fixed-price contract will be awarded. No modifications for work within scope will be authorized.
• Note 2: Bidders must ensure the yellow-highlighted cell is fully completed to be considered for award.

This pricing sheet is critical for bidders to determine their proposed costs for the services outlined. Completing this sheet accurately and ensuring all required fields (especially the yellow cell) are filled is a mandatory step for proposal consideration. The all-inclusive pricing requirement means bidders must factor all potential costs into their submitted prices.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Register of Wage Determinations Under the Service Contract Act" issued by the U.S. Department of Labor. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work covered by the Service Contract Act in specific geographic areas. For this particular determination, the area covered is Colorado counties including Alamosa, Baca, Bent, Conejos, Costilla, Crowley, Custer, Huerfano, Kiowa, Las Animas, Mineral, Otero, Prowers, Rio Grande, and Saguache.

• Lists numerous occupational codes and titles.
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing (though specific fringe benefit amounts are detailed later in the document).
• Includes notes on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (minimum wage adjustments), vacation, and holidays.
• Provides detailed information on conformance processes for unlisted occupations.

Bidders must use this document to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing services under a government contract in the specified Colorado counties. This includes ensuring that all service employees are paid at least the minimum wage rates and receive the required fringe benefits as listed for their respective occupations. Failure to comply can result in violations of the Service Contract Act.