S--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), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for a Septic Service Contract at Point Reyes National Seashore, Marin County, CA. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires comprehensive wastewater pumping services for septic tanks and vault toilets. The contract is a firm-fixed-price purchase order with a base year and four option years. Quotations are due by Friday, April 24, 2026, at 1500 PST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all supervision, labor, equipment, testing, and supplies for routine and emergency wastewater pumping services throughout Point Reyes National Seashore. This includes pumping septic tanks and vault toilets, with an estimated annual volume of 120,000 gallons across approximately 78 trips. Services also cover weekly pumping of one park-owned portable toilet. Key performance standards include a 48-hour minimum response time (24 hours for emergencies), proper waste disposal at State/County permitted sites, complete cleanup of any spills, and maintaining a Septic Pumping and Disposal Log. Contractor vehicles and equipment must be leak-free and free of non-native vegetative material.
Contract Details
This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 562991, with a $9 million size standard. The anticipated contract type is a firm-fixed-price purchase order. The period of performance for the base year is April 27, 2026, to April 26, 2027, with four (4) option years extending the potential service through April 26, 2031.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations must be submitted via email to brenda_lewis@ios.doi.gov by Friday, April 24, 2026, at 1500 PST. Evaluation will follow simplified acquisition procedures, 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. Offerors are encouraged to attend a site visit.
Key Attachments & Notes
Bidders must utilize the Revised Quote Sheet (Attachment 1c) for pricing all base and option line items. Other critical documents include the Statement of Work (SOW), Technical Information Form (Attachment 5) for business, team, experience, and technical approach details, and Offeror Representations and Certifications (Attachment 4). A Wage Determination for Marin County, CA, is provided for labor cost calculations. Electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) is required.