C05g 1240LS26Q0055 Questions and Answers.pdf

1240LS26Q0055

BITTERROOT NF VAULT TOILET PUMPING

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

JULY 23, 2026

1. Subcontractor Permits & Teaming Agreements: Technical Acceptability criteria require the offeror to submit proof of required state/local waste hauling permits and confirmation of access to an approved disposal facility. Under this Total Small Business Set-Aside, if a prime contractor utilizes a subcontractor to perform on-site work, will the Government accept the valid Montana state/local waste hauling permits and disposal facility agreements of the proposed subcontractor/teaming partner to satisfy this requirement, provided they are accompanied by a completed Team Partner Consent Form (Attachment C04i)?

A. Yes.

2. Water Sourcing for Vault Charging: SOW Section 2.4.c states that water drafting equipment (subject to COR approval) may be used to obtain water from lakes, ponds, or streams. SOW Section 2.4.d.i requires charging empty vaults with a minimum of 100 gallons of "clean water" after pumping. Will the Government clarify if untreated water drafted on-forest is approved for vault charging and pressure-washing, or must all charging water be potable water hauled from off-forest municipal sources?

A. If water is sourced locally (nearby lakes, ponds or streams) with approved water drafting equipment, that water may be used.

3. Historical or Estimated Pumping Frequencies: SOW Sections 2.1 and 2.2 state that the frequency, dates, and exact locations of services cannot be pre-determined and will be issued via Task Orders, although the COR will attempt to group orders to guarantee a minimum of three vaults per trip. To allow offerors to construct accurate, fair, and reasonable pricing that accounts for mobilization, transit, and disposal fees, can the Government provide historical or estimated annual pumping frequencies or total gallons pumped per Ranger District?

A. Please see “Attachment C04b BNF Toilet Inventory Updated_7_6_26” as the estimates listed are based on historical ordering but can vary from year to year.

4. Emergency and Winter Call-Out Timelines: SOW Section 2.1 indicates that emergency services may be required in wintry conditions, and Section 2.4.a states that response times for emergency servicing will be by mutual agreement. Does the Government have a maximum acceptable mobilization or response time limit (e.g., 24 or 48 hours) for emergency winter call-outs?

A. No.

5. Who is the incumbent? If there is an incumbent, could you please provide us with the Purchase Order number and the total value?

A. These services were previously performed, but under multiple separate contracts covering different portions of the forest. This solicitation combines those areas into a single forest-wide requirement, so this is considered a new consolidated requirement.

i. 1284LM21P0048 – Base plus 4 options. Total of $47,498.23

ii. 1284LM21P0054 – Base plus 4 options. Total of $59,790.00

6. Are there any post-award submittals that we should be aware of? If so, could you please provide the relevant information?

A. No.

1240LS26Q0055

BITTERROOT NF VAULT TOILET PUMPING

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

JULY 23, 2026

7. Does the $2,500 minimum order apply separately to each awarded contract/contractor, or across the overall multiple-award acquisition?

A. The minimum order applies to each awarded contract.

8. FAR 52.219-14 appears in the solicitation but is not checked. Does the clause apply? If so, will a subcontractor that is small under NAICS 562991 be treated as similarly situated for compliance purposes?

A. This clause does not apply.

9. Which Service Contract Labor Standards wage determination governs this work? No wage determination appears in the public attachment set.

A. See the following attachments:

i. C05b WD 2015-5401 Ravalli County

ii. C05c WD 2015-5393 Montana County

iii. C05d WD 2015-5399 Beaverhead County

iv. C05e WD 2015-5511 Idaho County

10. May more than one contractor receive the same line item? If so, how will task orders be allocated among contractors sharing that line item?

A. Yes, more than one contractor may receive an award for the same line item(s). See

“C05f 1240LS26Q0055 Ordering Procedures”.

11. Are the inventory’s anticipated annual pumping counts planning estimates only? If available, please provide historical ordering quantities by district and vault capacity.

A. Yes, they are estimates only and are based on historical ordering but can vary from year to year.