PORTABLE TOILET SERVICES TO INCLUDE PUMPING AND CL
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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) is soliciting quotes for Portable Toilet Services, including pumping and cleaning, at various locations within Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Quotes are due by Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the provision, pumping, cleaning, and restocking of standard and handicapped-accessible portable toilets at four specific locations within Shenandoah National Park. Key requirements include:
- Units must be brown (or approved color) with jumbo roll dispensers and secure locking doors.
- Regular servicing, chemical replenishment, and toilet paper restocking.
- Emergency cleaning services on an as-needed basis, including weekends and holidays.
- Proper disposal of all waste in compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
- Repairs or replacement of damaged units within 24 hours of notification.
- Offerors must provide a 7-day per week emergency service phone number.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ) under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13).
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027, with an option to extend services for up to six months (FAR Clause 52.217-8).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 562991 (Septic Tank and Related Services) with a size standard of 500 employees.
- Product Service Code: W085 (Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Toiletries).
- Applicable Wage Determinations: Wage Determination WD 15-4303 Rev 32 (Albemarle County) and WD 15-4333 Rev 32 (Madison, Page, Shenandoah Counties) apply, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits under the Service Contract Act.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
- Quotes Due: Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Electronic via email to Debbie_Coles@nps.gov.
- Award Basis: Best value to the Government, utilizing a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance/Experience (requiring three relevant prior projects and references), and Price.
- Eligibility: Offerors must have an active SAM.gov registration at the time of award.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses by reference and includes specific requirements for Biobased Product Certification. A map of Shenandoah National Park is provided as an attachment, offering geographical context for the service locations.