YH VAULT TOILET PUMPING
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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 Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Oregon State Office, is soliciting quotations for Vault Toilet Pumping Services at the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area (YHONA) in Newport, OR. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a firm-fixed-price commercial services contract. The service involves pumping, cleaning, and trash removal from vault-type toilet holding tanks. Quotations are due by May 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the pumping and disposal of wastewater and trash from vault toilets, including washing down vaults, pumping them dry (less than one inch of effluent remaining), and proper disposal of all refuse. The site has one double vault and one single vault, with a total capacity of 3,000 gallons. The estimated annual wastewater volume is 12,000 gallons, with service frequency up to four times per year, each pumping up to 3,000 gallons. Contractors must prevent spillage, use biobased products where possible, and comply with all health, environmental, and disposal regulations.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Commercial Services Contract
- Period of Performance: One base year (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) plus four one-year option periods, not exceeding five years total.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 562991 (Septic Tank Cleaning Services) with a $9 million size standard.
- Quotations Due: May 12, 2026, by 5:00 PM ED local time.
- Published Date: April 30, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations must be submitted electronically via email to Carrie Mahlmeister (cmahlmeister@blm.gov). Questions regarding the solicitation are due by 1:00 PM Pacific Time two business days prior to the quotation deadline. Site visits can be arranged by contacting Thomas Linegar. Quotations will be submitted in two parts: non-price and price. Award will be made to the responsible firm whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, based on evaluation factors of Past Performance and Price.
Additional Notes
The Government will provide BLM personnel with keys for vault access. Specific fire prevention requirements are detailed, including tools and precautions during fire season. Contractors must comply with Oregon Farm/Forest Labor Contractor's License requirements if applicable. Payment will be made through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).