Base Life Support/Transportation Pacific Friendship 26, Vietnam
SOL #: W91QVPBLSPF26Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
0413 AQ HQ CONTRACT AUG
FORT SHAFTER, HI, 96858-5100, United States
Place of Performance
Dong Hoi, VN-25, Vietnam
NAICS
Facilities Support Services (561210)
PSC
Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Miscellaneous (W099)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Apr 19, 2026
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Last Updated
May 14, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 15, 2026, 11:00 PM
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 Department of the Army is soliciting proposals for Base Life Support (BLS) and Transportation Services in support of the "Pacific Friendship 26" exercise in Vietnam. This is an Unrestricted, Firm-Fixed Price Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial items. Quotes are due May 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires comprehensive BLS and transportation services for U.S. government personnel in Vietnam from June 10, 2026, to July 7, 2026. Services include, but are not limited to:
- Portable latrines and handwashing stations (including water sourcing, transport, and storage)
- Power generation, fans, and indoor lighting
- Furniture rental (chairs, tables, office dividers)
- 3-tank sanitation stations for dental equipment
- Tents for various purposes (cafeterias, storage, workspace, cooling, sleeping) with optional A/C and power generation
- Trash collection, removal, and disposal
- Laundry services
- Transportation services with drivers for various vehicle types (buses, vans, trucks, cargo vans), including a standby driver for 24-hour availability.
- Interpreter/Translator services (Basic, Specialized Medical, Engineering, Administrative) with expected working hours of 0600-1800 daily.
Key Requirements & Clarifications
- Locations: Tent, latrine, and handwashing station locations will be provided closer to the exercise date. Specific daily service hours for transportation are 0800-1730.
- CMMC/AT Level I: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 3 and Antiterrorism Level I training are not required.
- Vehicle Tracking: Contractors must maintain a tracking system compliant with Section 889 (no prohibited Chinese-made components).
- Berry Amendment: For tents, if the total value exceeds $200,000, they must be 100% U.S. origin. A detailed material cost breakdown is required.
- Water: Bottled water will be government-furnished; contractors must source and transport water for handwashing stations.
- Experience: Offerors must demonstrate at least two instances of recent and relevant experience within the last three years, similar in scope, size, and complexity, using Attachment A01.
- Continuation Plan: A plan for continuing essential contractor services during crisis periods is required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- NAICS Code: 561210 (Facilities Support Services)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Period of Performance: June 10, 2026, to July 7, 2026
- Place of Performance: Dong Hoi, Vietnam (services); Fort Shafter, HI (contract administration)
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: May 1, 2026, 1:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time
- Quotes Due: May 15, 2026, 1:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time
- Submission: Email a signed RFQ (PDF) with total price, Technical Approach (<=2 pages), Experience (<=2 pages), Berry Amendment compliance, and a Continuation of Essential Contractor Services Plan. Quotes must be valid for a minimum of 90 days.
- Evaluation: Best value comparative evaluation based on Technical, Experience, and Price. Technical and Experience are key factors; price must be competitive and reasonable.
- Registration: Active SAM.gov and PIEE/WAWF registration are required.
Contact Information
- Primary: SSG Nguyen, Tram (tram.t.nguyen.mil@army.mil)
- Secondary: SFC Curtis Jefflo (curtis.r.jefflo.mil@army.mil)
People
Points of Contact
SSG Nguyen, TramPRIMARY
SFC Curtis JeffloSECONDARY