S--Award - Septic Service Contract, Point Reyes NS
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 National Park Service (NPS) at Point Reyes National Seashore, Marin County, CA, is soliciting proposals for Wastewater Pumping Services. This requirement covers septic tanks and vault toilets throughout the park. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all supervision, labor, equipment, testing, and supplies for wastewater pumping services. Key services include:
- Pumping septic tanks and vault toilets, with an estimated annual volume of 120,000 gallons and approximately 78 trips per year.
- Weekly pumping of one park-owned portable toilet.
- Minimum response time of 48 hours, with 24-hour response for emergencies.
- Responsibility for waste disposal at State/County permitted sites, cleanup of any leaks or spills, and maintaining a Septic Pumping and Disposal Log.
- Vehicles and equipment must be leak-free, in safe operating condition, and free of non-native vegetative material.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.
- NAICS Code: 562991 (Waste Treatment And Storage), with a size standard of $9 million.
- Period of Performance: A base year from April 27, 2026, to April 26, 2027, with four (4) anticipated option years, extending the potential contract duration through April 26, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: Friday, April 24, 2026, at 1500 PST.
- Submission Method: Via email to brenda_lewis@ios.doi.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Simplified acquisition procedures will be used, considering price, technical acceptability, technical approach, relevant experience, and past performance. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quotation is most advantageous to the Government.
- Required Forms: Bidders must use the revised Quote Sheet (Attachment 1c) and complete the Technical Information Form (Attachment 5), including details on proposed teams, relevant experience, past performance references, and a technical approach narrative. Subcontractors must also complete Attachment 5a.
Key Dates & Contact
- Solicitation Published: April 1, 2026 (original)
- Final Due Date: April 24, 2026, 1500 PST
- Primary Contact: Lewis, Brenda (Brenda_Lewis@nps.gov, 206-220-4018)
Important Notes
This solicitation has undergone multiple amendments. The latest amendment (0003) updated the period of performance and extended the submission deadline. Offerors are encouraged to attend a site visit and must comply with the provided Wage Determination for Marin County. Electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) is required.