USFS California State Regional Vault Toilet and Septic Pumping IDIQ
Overview
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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 U.S. Forest Service (USFS), Pacific Southwest Region, intends to issue a full and open competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) for a multiple-award, firm-fixed-price Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This opportunity is for vault toilet pumping, septic tank pumping, portable toilet servicing, and associated inspection and cleaning services across the National Forests of California. The Government anticipates awarding to a diverse mix of both large and small businesses to ensure regional coverage, including remote locations. Responses to this pre-solicitation are due May 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
Services include:
- Pumping and hauling waste from vault toilets and septic tanks.
- Visual inspection and documentation of vault toilet building conditions.
- Cleaning interior and exterior of vault toilet buildings.
- Servicing Forest Service-owned portable toilet facilities, including restocking.
- Basic inspections for structural/functional deficiencies, leaks, or damage.
- Transporting and legally disposing of all sewage and debris at approved off-site facilities.
- Emergency pumping within 48 hours of task order.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Type: Pre-Solicitation (RFP 127EAS26R0003 was anticipated to be posted on March 27, 2026).
- Contract Type: Multiple-Award, Firm-Fixed-Price IDIQ.
- Duration: One base period and four option periods (up to five years total).
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition (with intent to award to both large and small businesses).
- NAICS Code: 562991, Septic Tank and Related Services (Small Business Size Standard: $8M).
- PSC: S222, Housekeeping- Waste Treatment/Storage.
Key Dates & Meetings
- Pre-Solicitation Response Due: May 9, 2026, 06:59 AM UTC.
- Cutoff for Questions: April 19, 2026, 23:59 PT.
- Virtual Contractor Meeting: A non-mandatory virtual meeting was held on March 18, 2026.
- Anticipated Award Date: May 15, 2026.
Evaluation Criteria
Award decisions will be based on:
- Technical merit.
- Past performance.
- Capability to service geographically remote locations.
- Price. The Government aims to establish a balanced pool of contractors, including both large and small businesses, to ensure adequate coverage across all remote and difficult-to-access geographic zones.
Place of Performance
Services will be performed at Forest Service recreation and administrative sites throughout the Pacific Southwest Region of California, across eight geographic zones. These locations include remote sites accessible via paved, gravel, or dirt roads, potentially requiring high-clearance or snow-capable vehicles. Offerors may submit proposals for one or more geographic service areas.
Submission Requirements & Important Notes
- Offerors must have an Active Registration in SAM.gov with a current UEI number at the time of offer submittal.
- Proposals must include all documents specified in Attachment 1 and complete pricing for each service period on the respective tabs of the Schedule of Items (SOI).
- All questions must be submitted in writing to Klenise Wallace (klenise.wallace@usda.gov) and Victor Aguirre-Orozzco (victor.aguirreorozco@usda.gov).