Attachment 0001 - Sources Sought_Bulk Potable Water Delivery.pdf

Notice ID No. W912CN-26-M-EC01 Issue Date: July 15, 2026

Sources Sought U.S. Army Garrison – Hawaii

Schofield Barracks Bulk Potable Water Delivery

(i) Disclaimer: This is a Sources Sought notice issued for market research and planning purposes only. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals or quotations. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with the submission of the information being requested.

All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the government. Responses will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future Request for Quote (RFQ), or Invitation For Bid (IFB), or RFP, if any issued.

(ii) The 413th CSB, RCO-HI, is issuing this Sources Sought as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having interest in and the resources to support the contingency requirements for bulk potable water delivery. The intention is to procure these services on a competitive basis.

(iii) Sources Sought are being requested under Notice ID Number W912CN-26-M-EC01.

(iv) Based on the responses to this Sources Sought notice, this requirement may be set-aside for small business, in full or in part, or procured through full and open competition. All Small Business Set-Aside categories will be considered. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

(v) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this acquisition is 221310 – Water Supply and Irrigation Systems. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 8960, Beverages Nonalcoholic.

(vi) Description of Requirements: Bulk Potable Water Delivery – Provide bulk potable water delivery and direct-fill services to support 21,000 personnel at Schofield Barracks, Oahu, Hawaii.

(vii) The anticipated place of performance for the effort is: Schofield Barracks, Oahu Hawaii.

(viii) INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

EXTENDED DESCRIPTION: Deliver bulk potable water either via a known schedule or on an on-call basis to ensure no facility or tactical water station is without water at any time. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to deliver potable water to Schofield Barracks. A critical aspect of this requirement is the direct filling of US Army tactical M149 series 400-gallon trailer-mounted water tanks "Water Buffalos".

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS & CONSIDERATIONS:

• Base Access Clearance: Personnel must be capable of obtaining access to US Army Garrison – Hawaii facilities via the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS).

• Potable Certification: The water source must be commercially available, Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) approved source. The contractor must provide certified clean water tests and utilize stainless steel or DOH-approved food-grade tank linings.

• Hose and Fitting Compatibility: Standard commercial water trucks utilize 2.5-inch or 3-inch quick-connect fittings, whereas tactical M149 containers feature top-fill manholes and localized plumbing. The vendor must supply food-grade, sanitarily certified hoses and adapters (manufactured with NSF-approved materials) compatible with military water assets to prevent cross-contamination.

CAPABILITY STATEMENT SUBMISSION:

Interested parties are requested to submit a capability statement, not to exceed 5 pages with 12-point font, demonstrating the entity’s understanding of the work and capability required to provide the services outlined above. The statement should include:

• Company Profile: Company name, CAGE code, UEI number, address, point of contact, and socioeconomic status (e.g., Small Business, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.).

• Operational Capacity: Details on the size of the vendor's fleet, daily delivery capacity, and ability to scale up to 210,000 gallons per day to sustain up to 21,000 personnel.

• Certifications: Proof of capability to meet Hawaii DOH potable system regulations and the ability to source/utilize NSF-approved, food-grade hoses and adapters.

• Past Performance: Briefly describe recent, relevant experience providing similar bulk water delivery services, especially any involving direct interface with military tactical assets.

o What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement?

o Can or has your company managed a task of this nature? If so, please provide details.

• Potential Pricing: Vendors are encouraged to provide rough‑order‑of‑magnitude (ROM) pricing or other indicative cost information to assist the Government in understanding potential budgetary requirements. Pricing submitted at this stage is for planning purposes only and is non‑binding.

(ix) INTERESTED PARTIES DUE DATE SUBMISSION INFORMATION

Interested parties are requested to submit the Sources Sought information via e-mail to Contract Specialist, Edmond R. Chan at edmond.r.chan.civ@army.mil and Contracting Officer, Kimberly Feng at kimberly.m.feng.civ@army.mil in electronic PDF, Microsoft Word or Excel format.

Include Notice ID# W912CN-26-M-EC01 on all submissions.

Sources Sought submissions must be received by no later than July 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time (HST).

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