W--BROWNSVILLE, TX WFO BATHROOM RENTAL
Overview
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Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), under the Department of Commerce, issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for temporary restroom rental services for the Brownsville Weather Forecast Office (WFO) in Brownsville, TX. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity sought a two-unit restroom trailer with specific features and weekly servicing due to plumbing issues at the facility. Quotes were due by April 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement was for a two-unit restroom trailer with hand wash stations, integrated HVAC suitable for the South Texas climate, and an onboard water tank (water supply via on-site garden hose). Weekly professional servicing, including cleaning, pumping, and restocking, was required on Wednesdays. The ADA compliance requirement was removed by Amendment 0002.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 532289 (Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Plumbing, Heating, And Waste Disposal Equipment) with a $12.5 million size standard.
- Period of Performance:
- Base Period: May 19, 2026 - November 18, 2026 (6 months)
- Option Period I: November 19, 2026 - May 18, 2027 (6 months)
- Place of Performance: Brownsville, TX
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes were due by April 22, 2026, at 1400 PST, and questions were due by April 20, 2026, at 1400 PST. Submissions were required via a Google Submission Form. A signed SF30 acknowledging amendments was required. Evaluation was based on a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedure, considering Schedule (pass/fail), Restroom Specifications (pass/fail), and Price.
Amendments & Notes
This RFQ was modified by two amendments. Amendment 0001 answered vendor questions, updated the Statement of Need, and revised the period of performance. Amendment 0002 explicitly removed the ADA compliance requirement from the RFQ. The overall opportunity was published on SAM.gov on May 11, 2026, which is after the quote submission deadline. Bidders were required to review the Wage Determination (Attachment 3) for labor cost compliance and use the provided Pricing Sheet (Attachment 2).