Presolicitation Notice USACE - Chemical Toilets
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, intends to directly solicit a 100% Small Business, firm-fixed-price service contract for chemical (portable) toilets and associated services. This is a pre-solicitation notice, not a request for competitive proposals. Interested small businesses must submit a capability statement by February 18, 2026, 2:00 PM PST, demonstrating that competition would be advantageous to the Government. If no affirmative responses are received, the solicitation will proceed directly to suppliers.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement of chemical (portable) toilets and associated services, which are to be provided according to specified drawings and specifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-fixed-price service contract
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business
- NAICS Code: 562991 – Septic Tank and Related Services
- Response Due: February 18, 2026, 2:00 PM PST
- Published: February 3, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is explicitly not a request for competitive proposals or quotations. Interested concerns must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition for this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. This evidence should be submitted as a capability statement. Responses must be written; oral communications are not acceptable. Electronic responses and questions should be submitted via email to the contracting point of contact.
Additional Notes
A formal solicitation will not be posted on SAM.gov. The Government's determination not to solicit this action competitively is solely within its discretion. The USACE is not responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.