Vault Toilet and Septic Tank Pumping at Yosemite N
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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), specifically the PWR SF/SEA MABO(85000) office under the Department of the Interior, is seeking proposals for Vault Toilet and Septic Tank Pumping Services at Yosemite National Park, California. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside for a firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Quotes are due by Monday, March 23, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. Pacific Time (PT).
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide pumping services for vault toilets and septic tanks across 21 locations, encompassing 55 units, primarily along Tioga Road from Crane Flat to Lee Vining within Yosemite National Park. The service period is approximately 18 weeks annually, typically from June through October, subject to seasonal road accessibility. Key responsibilities include removing trash from vaults, using suction hoses no larger than 2.5 inches, and disposing of collected sewage at the Yosemite Creek Lift Station (YCLS) during specified hours. A pumping log correlating with metered gallons disposed at YCLS is required for invoicing.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: One base year (June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027) and four one-year option periods, totaling up to five years.
- Maximum Contract Value: $1,200,000.00 (including all options)
- Minimum Guarantee: $150,000.00
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 562991 (Small Business Size Standard: $9.0 million in average annual receipts)
- Product/Service Code: S205 (Trash/Garbage Collection Services - Including Portable Sanitation Services)
- Place of Performance: Yosemite National Park, 5083 Foresta Road, El Portal, CA 95318
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to lisa_henson@nps.gov by Monday, March 23, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. PT. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the same email address by March 6, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. PT. Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the government, considering price, technical capability, and past performance. Offerors should complete provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications.
Important Attachments
- Quote Price Schedule (Atch_01): Bidders must use this Excel spreadsheet to provide unit pricing for services.
- Statement of Work (Atch_02): Details the full scope, performance standards, and special requirements.
- Service Schedule (Atch_03): Outlines anticipated service requirements, locations, quantities, and frequencies.
- Location Map (Atch_04): Visual aid for work sites in Tuolumne Meadows.
- DOL Wage Determination (Atch_05): Essential for understanding labor costs in Mariposa County, CA.
- Table 1 - Mileage (Atch_06): Provides estimated travel times for logistical planning.