US Forest Service A-S Portable Toilets Rental
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 USDA Forest Service, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, solicited proposals for seasonal portable toilet rental and servicing at the Scott's Reservoir boat ramp in Lakeside, AZ. This requirement included both ADA handicap and non-ADA units with weekly service. This was a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers were due April 6, 2026, at 1700 ET.
Scope of Work
The opportunity required seasonal rental and weekly servicing of portable toilets, including ADA handicap and non-ADA units, for the Scott's Reservoir boat ramp. The period of performance included a base year (ASAP, 2026 - September 30, 2026) and four subsequent option years (April 1 - September 30, annually). The "Schedule of Items" (SOI) document detailed specific pricing structures for rental fees and weekly service for each toilet type over 22 weeks per year.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: 127EAU2600044
- Type: Solicitation for Commercial Items (Rental Services)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 562991 (Waste Treatment And Storage)
- Size Standard: $9 Million
- Place of Performance: Lakeside, AZ 85929, United States
- Payment: Via Invoice Processing Platform (IPP.gov). Vendors were required to upload invoices monthly.
Submission & Evaluation
Bidders were required to complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30 of the solicitation. The solicitation incorporated FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference. A Wage Determination (No. 2015-5477, Revision No. 29) for Apache, Gila, and Navajo Counties, AZ, applied, specifying minimum wage rates, fringe benefits ($5.55/hour Health & Welfare), vacation, and holiday requirements. This determination was critical for accurate cost proposals.
Key Dates
- Offer Due Date: April 6, 2026, at 1700 ET
- Base Period Delivery Date: April 1, 2026