S--DENA - CLEANING & SANITIZING CLEAN MOUNTAIN CANS
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 National Park Service (NPS), Alaska Regional Office, is seeking quotations for Clean Mountain Can (CMC) Cleaning and Sanitizing Services for Denali National Park and Preserve. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a firm-fixed-price contract. The services involve the comprehensive cleaning and sanitization of portable backcountry toilets. Quotations were due by close of business on March 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the complete cleaning and sanitization of Clean Mountain Cans (CMCs), which are portable backcountry toilets used in Denali National Park. Key requirements include:
- Pickup and Transport: Collecting used CMCs, which may contain solid human waste, biodegradable bags, or occasional non-hazardous garbage.
- Cleaning and Sanitization: Transporting CMCs to an off-site facility for thorough cleaning. This involves pressure washing with 250-degree steam, hand-washing with bleach and industrial-strength soap, and rinsing with hot water. Biodegradable bags require pre-soaking.
- Waste Disposal: All human waste disposal must adhere to State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) requirements.
- Return: CMCs must be cleaned, sanitized, and returned within 10 calendar days of pickup. Cleaned CMCs must be zip-tied at the lid to indicate readiness.
- Maintenance: Replacement of detached two-way vents in CMC lids and broken plastic buckles on carrying straps is required, with replacement parts provided as Government-Furnished Property (GFP) by the NPS.
- Quality Control: The NPS will conduct fecal contamination testing on one out of every 500 cleaned CMCs.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Best Value Award
- Period of Performance: Base year from May 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026, with option years extending through September 30, 2030.
- Estimated Quantity: Up to 2,500 CMCs per contract period, with an average annual quantity of 2,000.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 562991 (Size Standard: $9.0 million)
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: Close of Business, March 11, 2026.
- Submission: Submit quotes and questions to Darcy Skinner at darcy_skinner@nps.gov.
- Required Documents: Submissions must include the SF-18 form with pricing, information addressing Quote Evaluation criteria, and completed Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.212-3).
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on a best value approach, considering:
- Technical Capability and Approach
- Past Performance (three references required)
- Price (not necessarily the lowest priced offer)
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Darcy Skinner (Darcy_Skinner@ios.doi.gov, 907-644-3312)