Latrines and Handwashing Stations at Fort Irwin, CA

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor inquiries regarding Solicitation W9124B26RA003.

• Bidders List: An intended or pre-qualified bidders list is not available.
• Solicitation Document Availability: The "Solicitation___W9124B26RA003_Professional_Appearance.pdf" has been resubmitted and is now available. The associated pricing spreadsheet is to be provided by the prospective bidder.
• SF 1449 Form: The SF 1449 form, which contains pricing and evaluation criteria information, has been re-attached.
• PWS Highlighted Sections: Highlighted sections in the PWS are internal and relevant to the requirement.
• Contract Type: This is a follow-on contract, not a brand-new one.
• Government-Provided Items & Service Frequency: Information regarding water provision, portable toilet/hand wash station requirements, and service frequency should be referred to in the PWS and SF 1449.

This Q&A clarifies the availability of key documents (Solicitation PDF, SF 1449) and provides essential details about the contract's nature (follow-on) and where to find specific requirements (PWS, SF 1449).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm Fixed Price Task Order contract for non-sewer portable latrines and hand wash stations. The services are required to support the training mission at various sites within the National Training Center (NTC) and Fort Irwin, California, as well as other specified locations including Barstow/Daggett, Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Yermo, and Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA) in Victorville, California.

• Provision of non-sewer portable latrines and hand wash stations.

• Services include delivery, relocation, and pick-up/removal of leased equipment.

• Equipment must be maintained in a usable/functional status at all times.

• Desert sand-colored latrines and hand wash stations are required for realism.

• Specific quantities are detailed for various zones and locations, with combined requirements potentially reaching 700-14,000 units simultaneously.

• ADA compliant handicap latrines and hand wash stations are required.

• Contractor must provide all necessary equipment, supplies, tools, materials, labor, transportation, and personnel oversight.

• Vehicles must be registered, operators must have valid driver's licenses, and vehicles must be equipped with communication equipment and a fire extinguisher.

• Latrines must meet specific construction and capacity requirements (e.g., 60-gallon tank capacity, no chemical leaks).

• Hand wash stations must have specific features including countertop areas, soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and foot pumps.

• Liquid waste hauling vehicles/equipment must be four-wheel drive capable and California State permitted/certified.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price IDIQ

• Period of Performance: Base year plus four (4) option years.

• Base Period: 01 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027

• Option Periods: Extend through 30 Apr 2031

• NAICS Code: 562991

• Size Standard: $9,000,000.00

• Offer Due Date: 13 MAR 2026, 01:00 PM

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via the PIEE Solicitation module.

• Proposal format requires four volumes: General, Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price.

• Evaluation will be based on lowest priced technically acceptable proposal.

• Technical evaluation will assess staffing plan, equipment plan, and quality control plan.

• Past performance will be evaluated based on recency, relevancy, and overall rating.

• Price will be evaluated using price analysis techniques to determine reasonableness, completeness, and balance.

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 562991

• Size Standard: $9,000,000.00

• Solicitation Number: W9124B26RA003

• Solicitation Issue Date: 12 FEB 2026

• Contact for Solicitation Information: Tamaria Baker (760) 380-4454, tamaria.r.baker.civ@army.mil

• Contracting Officer: Carlet Clark, carlet.a.clark.civ@army.mil

• FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference and in full text.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor inquiries regarding Solicitation W9124B26RA003.

• Pre-qualified Bidders List: An intended or pre-qualified bidders list for this project is not available.
• Document Availability: The document 'Solicitation___W9124B26RA003_Professional_Appearance.pdf' and its associated pricing spreadsheet were initially unavailable. The PDF has since been resubmitted and is available for viewing.
• Pricing Spreadsheet: The associated pricing spreadsheet is to be provided by the prospective bidder(s).

This clarification addresses the availability of key documents and confirms that bidders are responsible for providing their own pricing spreadsheet. No changes to deadlines or submission rules are indicated.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Latrines and Handwashing Stations at Fort Irwin, CA. It is for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm Fixed Price Task Order contract. The government is procuring latrine and handwashing station services for the National Training Center and Fort Irwin Installation.

• The primary service involves the lease or rental of equipment, specifically toiletries (Product or Service Code W085).

• The NAICS code associated with this procurement is 562991: Septic Tank and Related Services.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Task Order contract.

• Ordering Period: Sixty (60) months.

• Period of Performance: 01 May 2026 - 30 APR 2031.

• Response Date: March 13, 2026, 13:00 Pacific Standard Time.

• Evaluation criteria are not detailed in this document, but proposals will be sought competitively.

• This procurement is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

• The solicitation references two attachments: 'I_A_02_Performance_Work_Statement_Rev02.pdf' and 'Solicitation__W9124B26RA003_Professional_Appearance.pdf'.

• Primary Contact: Tamaria Baker (tamaria.r.baker.civ@army.mil, 760-380-4454).

• Alternate Contacts: Joseph Laughlin and Carlet Clark.

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

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) details the requirements for providing non-sewer portable latrines and hand-wash stations to support training and facilities at various sites within the National Training Center (NTC) and Fort Irwin, California, as well as surrounding areas including Barstow/Daggett, Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Yermo, and Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA).

• Lease of portable latrines and hand-wash stations, including delivery, relocation, and pick-up/removal.

• Equipment must be maintained in a usable/functional status at all times.

• Desert sand-colored units are required to blend with the training environment.

• Historically, the ratio has been 1 latrine per 25 males or 18 females, and 1 hand wash station per 10 latrines.

• Combined requirements typically involve the simultaneous placement of 700-8,000 latrines and hand wash stations.

• Latrines and hand wash stations must be in a usable/functional status at all times.

• Deliveries must be accomplished within 24 work hours of receiving a service request.

• Removals must be accomplished within 48 work hours after the Period of Performance (POP) of a required delivery order service.

• 95% of all routine deliveries, placements, and removals must be without customer complaints.

• Phase-in Period: April 1, 2026 – April 30, 2026

• 60-Month Ordering Period of Performance: May 1, 2026 – March 31, 2031

• Place of Performance: Various sites within the National Training Center (NTC) and surrounding areas of Fort Irwin, California, including NTC, Barstow/Daggett, MCLB Yermo, and SCLA in Victorville, California.

• Contractor must develop and implement a Quality Control Plan (QCP).

• Contractor must comply with security requirements, including personnel security clearances, OPSEC, and installation access procedures.

• Contractor must provide specific training for employees (e.g., Anti-Terrorism, OPSEC, TARP, NTC Safety Range Training).

• Equipment must be marked with the contractor's name and numbered.

• Contractor is responsible for safeguarding all equipment.

• Specific specifications for latrines and hand wash stations are detailed in Attachment 3, including ADA compliance for handicap units.