USFS Naches Ranger District Portable Toilet Services
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 U.S. Forest Service, Naches Ranger District is soliciting proposals for portable toilet services in Yakima County, Washington. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires the rental, delivery, placement, regular servicing, and ultimate removal of seven (7) standard portable sanitation units across five designated recreation campgrounds. The goal is to maintain public health and safety during peak summer recreation seasons. Quotations are due June 10, 2026, by 11:00 AM PDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and tools for:
- Equipment Supply: Furnish seven (7) structurally sound, clean portable toilet units, each with functional hand sanitizer dispensers and toilet paper rollers.
- Delivery & Anchor: Deliver and securely anchor units to specific GPS coordinates at Peninsula Campground (2 units), Jayhawk Campground (2 units), Tieton Pond Campground (2 units), and Upper Bakeoven Campground (1 unit).
- Weekly Maintenance: Perform comprehensive sanitation servicing at least once per week (excluding Sundays) for each unit. This includes full pump-out, interior scrubbing and disinfecting, replenishing blue chemical deodorizer, and restocking toilet paper and hand sanitizer.
- Removal: Promptly remove all units at the conclusion of each annual service season.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price commercial service contract (RFQ).
- Period of Performance: Base Year (June 15, 2026 - April 30, 2027) plus four (4) consecutive 12-month option periods, potentially extending up to 5.5 years. Seasonal placement windows run approximately mid-May through September 30th annually.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 562991 (Septic Tank and Related Services).
- Response Due: June 10, 2026, 11:00 AM PDT.
- Published Date: June 3, 2026.
Evaluation
Offers will be evaluated on a comparative basis considering:
- Factor 1: Technical Capability (Equipment and Logistics)
- Factor 2: Past Performance (relevance, recency, quality)
- Factor 3: Price (fair and reasonable; unbalanced option pricing may lead to rejection). Award will be made to the offeror presenting the most advantageous solution.
Submission Requirements & Notes
- Submission Method: Unified PDF file emailed to mindy.hickman@usda.gov.
- Offerors must use the provided Schedule of Items for pricing.
- A Technical & Past Performance Sheet (maximum 2 pages) is required.
- Offerors must provide business name, address, phone number, and SAM.gov UEI on SF1449.
- Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) apply, and the applicable Wage Determination is attached to the solicitation.
- Contact: Mindy Hickman, mindy.hickman@usda.gov.