Salient Characteristics List - 127EAS26Q0009.docx

This is a Salient Characteristics List for a federal solicitation issued by the Department of Agriculture Forest Service for the Inyo National Forest. The document specifies five mandatory requirements for toilet kits (WAG bags) being procured under solicitation number 127EAS26Q0009. The kits must safely contain human waste, be easy to use, suitable for multiple uses, small and light enough for people to carry while backpacking, and degradable in the environment.

The solicitation seeks 50,000 human waste disposal kits (500 packs of 100 count) specified as Cleanwaste Go Anywhere Toilet Kit or equal. The government intends to award the purchase order before May 15, 2026. Prospective contractors must be active on SAM.gov and are required to sign boxes 30a-c of the solicitation form as well as complete the certifications and representations section beginning on page 12 of the PDF, even though these items are already on file in SAM.gov.