Procurement, Installation, and Servicing of a Portable Shower Trailer
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Original Source
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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 Department of the Air Force is conducting a Sources Sought to identify Total Small Business offerors capable of providing a portable shower trailer for Randolph Air Force Base, TX. This market research aims to procure, install, and service a six-private room combo shower/restroom trailer to support the swimming pool's continued operation. Responses will inform future acquisition planning. Submissions are due by May 8, 2026, 2:00 PM CST.
Purpose & Scope
This Sources Sought notice, issued under FAR Part 10, is for market research purposes only. The government seeks to identify interested, capable, responsible, and qualified small businesses. The requirement is for one new portable trailered combo shower/restroom unit with six private rooms, intended to replace non-operational permanent facilities at the Randolph AFB swimming pool.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
The selected contractor will be responsible for:
- Procurement: Providing one new "Wide Body" portable shower trailer with six private rooms, meeting specific salient characteristics (e.g., minimum 200-gallon fresh water, 1,110-gallon waste capacity, specific dimensions, hitch type, and axle requirements). Contractor must obtain approval from the 502d CE POC prior to purchase.
- Installation: Transporting the trailer to Randolph AFB, coordinating positioning, securing the unit, and conducting a full functional test of all systems.
- Orientation: Providing an on-site operational orientation to the government POC.
- Servicing: Performing twice-weekly servicing (Mondays and Fridays) for three months following delivery and acceptance. This includes cleaning, sanitization, and restocking of consumables.
- Deliverables include: The trailer, keys, owner's manuals, installation/test completion, orientation completion, recurring maintenance, and warranty documents.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Award Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 326191 (Plastics Product Manufacturing)
- PSC Code: 4510 (Plumbing Fixtures And Accessories)
- Business Size Standard: 750 employees
- Place of Performance: Military PLZ Randolph Air Force Base, TX 78150, bldg. 502.
- Period of Performance: Commences upon contract award, with recurring maintenance for three months post-installation and acceptance.
Submission & Evaluation
- Response Deadline: May 8, 2026, 2:00 PM CST.
- Interested offerors should complete the provided Sources Sought Notice/Questionnaire.
- Responses will be used for acquisition planning and to determine potential small business participation. This is not a solicitation.
- Correspondence: Submissions and questions should be directed to both Alexis Garcia (alexis.garcia.14@us.af.mil) and N. Marie Phillips (norena.phillips@us.af.mil).
- Offerors are asked to identify their socio-economic concerns if they are a small business. Proprietary information should be clearly identified.