Superior National Forest Vault Toilet Pumping
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 USDA Forest Service is soliciting proposals for Vault Toilet Pumping Services across the Superior National Forest in Northeastern Minnesota. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a firm-fixed-price requirements contract. Services are needed on a call-when-needed basis, primarily during the snow-free season. Quotes are due by May 5, 2026, at 1500 Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all management, supervision, labor, personnel, transportation, materials, equipment, and supplies necessary for pumping out and properly disposing of human waste from vault toilets. Services are required at various recreation sites, trailheads, campgrounds, Wilderness entry points, and administrative sites within the Superior National Forest. Locations span areas near Aurora, Virginia, Cook, Crane Lake, Echo Trail, Ely, Fernberg Trail, Isabella, Tofte, Grand Marais, and the Gunflint Trail. Specific sites and vault sizes are detailed in the provided Schedule of Items and location maps. All work must adhere to the Statement of Work (SOW) and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price requirements contract.
- Period of Performance: Approximately one year, from May 8, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 562991, with a small business size standard of $9 Million.
- The government reserves the right to make multiple awards.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: May 5, 2026, at 1500 Eastern Time.
- Questions Due: April 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Submission Email: mikaela.laney@usda.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Technical Approach, Price, and Past Performance.
- Award Basis: Best value to the Government, not necessarily the lowest price.
- Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days.
Key Requirements
Offerors must provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC) and demonstrate traceability to the manufacturer for any parts offered, ensuring they are NEW and approved. The contractor and employees must be capable and experienced in vault toilet pumping and waste disposal. Compliance with all Federal and State safety requirements is mandatory. A prework conference will be scheduled, and a contractor representative with designated authority must be appointed.