USFS California State Regional Vault Toilet and Septic Pumping IDIQ

In accordance with FAR Part 12 for commercial items, this is the official Solicitation Notice for Request for Proposals (RFP) 127EAS26R0003. This announcement constitutes the solicitation; offers are being requested and no separate written solicitation will be issued. All contractors must have an Active SAM.gov registration with a valid UEI at the time of offer submission. (1) Action Code: Solicitation Notice. (2) Posting Date: 07/13/2026 (3) Project Title/Subject: USFS California Regional Vault and Septic Pumping Services – Multiple‑Award IDIQ. This contract provides vault toilet pumping, septic tank pumping, portable toilet servicing, inspection, cleaning, disinfection, waste hauling, emergency pumping, and remote/winter‑access services across USDA Forest Service Region 5. (4) Description: The U.S. Forest Service (USFS), Pacific Southwest Region, is soliciting proposals under RFP 127EAS26R0003 to establish multiple‑award, firm‑fixed‑price Indefinite‑Delivery, Indefinite‑Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. Contractors shall provide labor, equipment, transportation, permits, supplies, and all incidentals required to perform vault toilet pumping, septic pumping, USFS‑owned portable toilet servicing, waste hauling/disposal, basic inspections, emergency pumping (48‑hour response), and access to remote/winter sites. Contractors are not authorized to perform repairs, replacements, plumbing, excavation, construction, or any activities outside Tasks 1–4 of the PWS. The resulting IDIQ contracts support Region 5 (California) as the primary ordering region. Optional ordering authority may be granted—only with IDIQ Contracting Officer approval—to USFS Regions 3 (AZ/NM), 6 (OR/WA), and 10 (AK). Other federal agencies (e.g., BLM) may order only through an approved interagency agreement. The Government intends to award a mixed pool of both large and small businesses, consistent with full and open competition under FAR Part 12. Task orders will be issued as firm‑fixed‑price under FAR 16.505 procedures. The combined maximum ordering ceiling across all IDIQ awards is $9,000,000, with a minimum guarantee of $2,500 per award. (5) NAICS Code: 562991 – Septic Tank and Related Services. (6) Product or Service Code (PSC): S222 – Housekeeping: Waste Treatment/Storage (7) Place of Performance: All National Forests within Region 5 (California), including 17 National Forests and multiple remote, high‑elevation, and winter‑access sites, organized into eight geographic zones per Attachment J.4. Additional locations may include Regions 3, 6, and 10 if authorized. Some sites require high‑clearance or snow‑capable vehicles. (8) Solicitation Number: 127EAS26R0003, issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). (9) Line Item Numbers: Multiple CLINs covering vault pumping, septic pumping, portable toilet servicing, inspections, and travel. Offerors must complete the Schedule of Items (Attachment J3) for base and all option years. (10) Set‑Aside Status: Full and open competition (unrestricted). No socioeconomic set‑aside applies at the parent IDIQ level. The Government intends multiple awards to ensure regional coverage. (11) Response (Proposal) Due Date: 26 July 2026, 2359 PST (12) Cutoff for Questions / Communications Requirements (UPDATED): Questions must be submitted in writing by 23 July 2026, not later than 1300 PST to klenise.wallace@usda.gov, victor.aguirreorozco@usda.gov and sarah.belcher@usda.gov. Proposals must be submitted ONLY to: klenise.wallace@usda.gov No other submission method or recipient is authorized. ALL questions and proposals must include: Solicitation ID: 127EAS26R0003 Contractor’s name Email subject line clearly indicating “QUESTION” or “PROPOSAL SUBMISSION.” (13) Contractor Meeting / Site Visit: No additional site visits will be conducted. A virtual industry meeting was previously held on 18 March 2026. (14) Contracting Officer / Point of Contact: Klenise Wallace, Contracting Officer reachable at klenise.wallace@usda.gov (15) Contracting Office Address: USDA Forest Service Land Management West, Team 2 333 Broadway Blvd. SE Albuquerque, NM 87102 (16) Additional Information: All solicitation terms, clauses, attachments, seed task orders, and instructions are included within Attachment J1 (SF‑1449 and Terms B–M) and Section L/M of the solicitation. Offerors must submit three volumes (Technical, Past Performance/Experience, Price) and complete all required forms including Representations and Certifications, Responsibility Certification, and key personnel forms. Awards may be made without discussions.

• NAICS562991
• PSCS222

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• Klenise Wallace
  klenise.wallace@usda.gov
• Victor Aguirre-Orozzco
  victor.aguirreorozco@usda.gov