Portable Latrines & Hand Washing Stations

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides clarifications and answers to vendor questions regarding the solicitation for portable latrines and handwash stations.

• Quantities: The correct quantities are 84 latrines and 37 handwash stations. Initial discrepancies in the Statement of Work (SOW) have been updated.
• ADA Compliance: No specific number of ADA-compliant units are required.
• Site Access: All sites are accessible via standard 2-wheel drive vacuum trucks, except for TA24 "FOB Cobra, Mount Site," which requires 4x4 or high-clearance vehicles.
• Unit Security: Contractors are not required to stake or tie-down units to prevent tipping.
• Service Schedule: Contractors can set their own service schedule within the 0900–1600 window.
• Water & Waste: Contractors must provide all water and haul all waste to an off-post facility.
• Base Access: Contractors must register for their own base passes via the provided website; the government will not sponsor badges.
• Damage Liability: The government assumes liability for "Acts of Government" damage to units.
• Incumbent Information: The incumbent is Major Contracting Services Inc. (MCS), Contract# W9124921D0002. There have been changes in scope since the incumbent's award.
• Proof of Service: Contractors must maintain a physical service log inside each unit and provide proof of service on monthly invoices.
• Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 9:30 AM.

These clarifications confirm quantities, site access details, service requirements, and administrative procedures. Bidders should ensure their proposals reflect the updated quantities and all specified service and access requirements.

Other / Unclassified

This document provides information regarding a site visit related to FAR Clause 52.237-1. It states that while offerors are urged to inspect the site, attendance is not mandatory. The site visit is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 9:30 A.M. at Fort Gordon, Georgia 30905.

Potential bidders must email the company name, attendees, and telephone numbers one business day prior to the site visit to Nina Rachal (nina.m.rachal.civ@army.mil), Ashley Scott (ashley.t.scott3.civ@army.mil), or Shecoriya Byrd (shecoriya.r.byrd.civ@army.mil). Directions to the site and the Point of Contact (POC) will be provided upon receipt of this information. All questions after the site visit must be submitted via email, with responses to be provided via SAM.gov.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment to Solicitation W9124926RA012 makes the following changes:

• Updates the Statement of Work (SOW).

• Provides consolidated Vendor Questions & Answers (Q&As).

• Includes Site Visit Information.

• Updates Clauses & Provisions.

• The SOW has been updated.

• Consolidated Vendor Q&As have been added.

• Site Visit Information has been provided.

• Several FAR clauses have been modified, added, or deleted. Notable modifications include:

  • 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, has been modified to clarify evaluation factors (Technical, Price, Past Performance) and the handling of options and notice of award.
  • 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, has been updated regarding its terms and exercise.

• The following contract documents were added: Portables_Statement of Work_15th_SIG, Portable Latrines Site Visit Information, and CONSOLIDATED QAs Portable Latrines.

• The following contract document was deleted: SOW 15th Portable Latrines.

• The FAR clause 52.237-1 Site Visit was added.

This amendment updates the SOW, provides Q&As, and includes site visit information, which may impact how offerors prepare their proposals. Specific changes to proposal deadlines or evaluation factors are not explicitly detailed in this amendment, but the updated SOW and added Q&As are critical for understanding requirements. The modification to 52.212-2 directly impacts how offers will be evaluated.

Statement of Work (SOW)

This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for the rental, delivery, and servicing of portable chemical latrines (PCL) and portable hand washing stations to support personnel across multiple US Army Garrison, Fort Gordon, 15th Signal Brigade training areas.

• Provide, install, and service a total of 84 portable latrines and 37 hand washing stations.

• Locations and quantities are specified in Section 4.0.

• General servicing requirements include:

  • Pumping out and disposing of waste in accordance with regulations.
  • Thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing units.
  • Restocking toilet paper (minimum two rolls per latrine).
  • Refilling hand washing stations with fresh water.
  • Restocking soap and paper towels.
  • Ensuring units are free of debris and in good working order.

• One (1) base period of twelve (12) months from the date of contract award.

• Services are required at various locations including TA 10A (FOB READY) – B25203, TA B25101 (Pole Farm), TA 3, TA 9, TA 24 (MOUT SITE), and TA 24 (FOB COBRA).

• Service frequencies vary by location, ranging from 1 to 2 services per week.

• 84 Portable Latrines: Delivered and maintained.

• 37 Hand Wash Stations: Delivered and maintained.

• Servicing: Per schedule outlined in Section 4.0.

• The contractor shall furnish all equipment, materials, and supplies, including latrine and hand wash station units, cleaning supplies, chemicals, toilet paper, soap, paper towels, freshwater, transportation, and qualified personnel.

• The Government will provide access to the designated places of performance.

• The Government will periodically inspect units.

• Unsatisfactory service must be corrected within 24 hours at no additional cost to the Government.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (W9124926RA012) is for the rental, delivery, and servicing of portable latrines and hand wash stations to support personnel across multiple 15th Signal Brigade Training Areas at Fort Gordon, Georgia. The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• Rental, delivery, and servicing of portable latrines and hand wash stations.

• Services to be provided in support of the 15th Signal Brigade Training Areas.

• Compliance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.

• NAICS Code: 562991 (Waste Treatment and Disposal Services).

• Size Standard: $9,000,000.00.

• Offer Due Date: March 23, 2026, 10:00 AM.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical, Price, and Past Performance.

• The government intends to award a contract without discussions, based on the offeror's best terms.

• This acquisition is a Small Business set-aside.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering various aspects of contract performance, compliance, and payment. Key clauses include those related to System for Award Management (SAM), payment by electronic funds transfer (WAWF), and small business representations.

Statement of Work (SOW)

This SOW outlines the requirements for the rental, delivery, and servicing of portable chemical latrines (PCL) and portable hand washing stations to support personnel across multiple 15th Signal Brigade Training Areas.

• Provide, install, service, and stock a total of 49 portable latrines and 24 hand washing stations.

• Deliver units to specified locations.

• Pump out and dispose of all liquid and solid waste in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Thoroughly clean and sanitize the interior of each latrine.

• Restock toilet paper (minimum of two rolls per latrine).

• Refill hand washing stations with fresh water.

• Restock soap and paper towels in each hand wash station.

• Ensure all units are free of debris and in good working order.

• TA 10A (FOB READY) – B25203: 35 Latrines, 13 Hand Wash Stations

• TA B25101 (Pole Farm): 15 Latrines, 11 Hand Wash Stations

• TA 3: 10 Latrines, 2 Hand Wash Stations

• TA 9: 13 Latrines, 7 Hand Wash Stations

• TA 24 (MOUT SITE): 3 Latrines, 1 Hand Wash Station

• TA 24 (FOB COBRA): 8 Latrines, 3 Hand Wash Stations

• 2 services per week for TA 10A, TA B25101, TA 3, and TA 9.

• 1 service per week for TA 24 (MOUT SITE) and TA 24 (FOB COBRA).

• One (1) Base period of twelve (12) months, from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.

• Firm-Fixed Price

• Ft. Gordon, GA, at the locations specified in the table.

• Contractor employees must be U.S. citizens and have the ability to gain access to Fort Gordon.

• Compliance with installation and facility access security policies and procedures is required.

• Contractor employees must identify themselves as contractors in all professional communications and interactions.