Del Rio, TX Portable latrine and hand-washing stations
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 Department of the Army is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify qualified Total Small Business concerns capable of providing portable latrine and handwashing station rental and servicing in the Del Rio, Texas Sector. This notice is for planning purposes to assess commercial capability and pricing for a potential future requirement. Responses are due by April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The anticipated requirement includes:
- 14 Portable Latrines (non-ADA) and 7 Handwashing Stations.
- Delivery, setup, servicing, and final pickup at seven separate locations.
- Servicing: Required every 48 hours or twice per week, including cleaning, waste removal, water replenishment, restocking supplies (toilet paper, paper towels, soap), and refilling deodorizing chemicals.
- Maintenance: Routine scheduled maintenance with repairs/replacements completed within 24-48 hours.
- Relocation: Units must be relocatable within five business days upon Government request.
- Contractor Responsibilities: Spill cleanup, grey water dumping, and obtaining necessary licenses/permits.
- Performance Standards: Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs) are defined, and a Quality Control Plan (QCP) is required within 30 days of contract award.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research). A Firm Fixed-Price contract is anticipated for the future requirement.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Anticipated Period of Performance: April 15, 2026 – April 14, 2027 (Base Year), with four additional 12-month option years.
- Place of Performance: Del Rio, TX (ZIP 78840).
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 7:00 PM ET.
- Published: April 8, 2026.
Requested Information
Interested small businesses should submit:
- Capability Statement demonstrating ability to provide units and perform servicing.
- Business Size/Socioeconomic Status (e.g., SB, WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone).
- Relevant Past Performance from the last three years.
- Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Pricing for monthly rental, servicing, delivery, and pickup, using the attached price schedule.
Submission Instructions & Additional Notes
Responses must be submitted via email to fernando.j.roblesvargas.mil@army.mil and catherine.r.mckinney.mil@army.mil with the subject line: "Sources Sought – Portable Latrine Handwashing Station Services".
This is NOT a solicitation; no contract will be awarded from this announcement. Responses are for market research and acquisition planning only. Bidders should also review the Wage Determination 2015-5303 for Texas counties, which outlines minimum wage rates and fringe benefits under the Service Contract Act.