VS26_Tinian_Sources_Sought_Notice.docx
DOCX document 22 KB Posted
- Solicitation number
- VS26_Tinian_SS
About this file
This is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the 921st Contracting Battalion, Wheeler Army Airfield (WAAF), Hawaii, for market research purposes to identify vendors capable of providing multiple support services on Tinian, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The notice is not a solicitation but indicates the Government anticipates procuring these requirements through full and open competition. The requirement supports a training exercise scheduled for 31 May - 10 July 2026 with up to 250 personnel at North Field on Tinian.
The solicitation seeks vendors to provide five primary service categories: Base Life Support (BLS) including portable latrines, handwash stations, light sets, ice, dumpsters, tents with A/C and power generation, cots, 30 kW generators, showers, grey water removal, potable water delivery, reefers, and tables/chairs; Material Handling Equipment (MHE) including 10K and 20K forklifts with operators; Line Haul Transportation on Tinian including flatbed trucks with operators for equipment movement between seaport/airfield and North Field; and Catering providing morning and evening hot meals with approved Food Water Risk Assessment (FWRA) certification and Tri-Service Food Code compliance. Vendors must demonstrate capability to operate on Tinian with knowledge of CNMI environmental rules, waste disposal restrictions, potable water sourcing, and UXO-restricted areas. Interested vendors must submit one-page capability statements addressing company profile, relevant past performance in similar remote island environments, mobilization lead time, and a completed vendor capability matrix indicating which services they can perform. Responses are due by 1700 hours Monday, 18 May 2026 (Tinian/Guam/Saipan time zone) and should be submitted electronically to Contract Specialist SFC Michael Sohn and Contracting Officer SFC Ida Kian.
View the file
Other files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| VS26_Tinian_Sources_Sought_Notice.docx | DOCX document |
On GovTribe
Work with this file
- Download the original file
- Contacts named in this file
- Similar government files
- Ask GovTribe AI about this file
Text version
VS26 Tinian Sources Sought Notice VS26 - Tinian Sources Sought Notice
· Basic Life Support (BLS)
· Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
· Catering
· Line Haul Transportation Tinian, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) 31 May - 10 July 2026 (Dates may vary)
1. Purpose The 921st Contracting Battalion, Wheeler Army Airfield (WAAF), Hawaii, is conducting market research to identify vendors capable of providing Base Life Support (BLS), Catering, Transportation, Material Handling Equipment (MHE), and Line Haul Transportation on Tinian in support of VS26. This Sources Sought is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Based on market research and responses received, the Government anticipates procuring this requirement using full and open competition.
2. Place of Performance Tinian, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Primary worksite: North Field
3. Scope of Requirement
3.1 Base Life Support (BLS)
· Portable latrines with daily servicing
· Handwash stations with potable water and gray water removal
· Light sets (solar or fuel-powered; vendor provides fuel if required)
· Ice (food-grade) with bags
· Dumpsters with daily trash removal to an approved disposal site
· Tents with A/C, power generation, and fuel
· Air conditioning units with power generation and fuel
· Cots
· 30 kW generators with PDUs and power distribution
· Showers (self-contained)
· Grey water removal (transport to Saipan if required)
· Potable water delivery
· Reefer (20 cubic meters, set to 0°C)
· Tables and chairs
3.2 Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
· 10K forklift with operator
· 20K forklift with operator
3.3 Line Haul Transportation (On Tinian)
· Flatbed truck with operator
· Movement of equipment between seaport/airfield and North Field
3.4 Catering
· Morning and evening hot meals including protein, fruit/vegetables, and starch
· Vendor must have an active/approved Food Water Risk Assessment (FWRA) for food preparation sites
· All food must comply with the Tri-Service Food Code
4. Requirements Background The requirement supports a training exercise from 31 May - 10 July 2026 for up to 250 personnel. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to operate on Tinian, including compliance with CNMI environmental rules, waste disposal restrictions, potable water sourcing, and UXO-restricted areas at North Field.
5. Required Capabilities Vendors shall submit a one-page capability statement addressing:
5.1 Capabilities on Tinian
Indicate which services your company can or cannot perform using the matrix in Section 7.
5.2 Company Profile
· Organization name, address, website
· Point of contact, email, phone number
· UEI number
· Number of employees
· Office locations (Saipan/Tinian/Guam, if applicable)
· Type of ownership
5.3 Relevant Past Performance (Last 5 Years)
Include similar work in CNMI, Guam, or remote island environments.
5.4 Mobilization Lead Time
Number of days required to mobilize personnel, equipment, and materials to Tinian.
6. Eligibility Vendors must demonstrate the capability to perform on the island of Tinian.
7. Vendor Capability Matrix
| Service Area |
| Can Perform |
| Cannot Perform |
| Notes |
| Base Life Support (BLS) |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| Portable Latrines |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| Handwash Stations |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| Light Sets |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| Ice (with bags) |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| Dumpsters & Trash Removal |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| Tents w/ A/C & Power |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| Cots |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 30 kW Generators |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| Showers w/ Hot Water |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| Grey Water Removal |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| Potable Water |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| Reefer (20 cu meters) |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| Tables & Chairs |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
MHE
| 10K Forklift w/ Operator |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 20K Forklift w/ Operator |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| 45T Crane w/ Operator |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
Line Haul (Tinian)
| Flatbed Truck w/ Operator |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| Lowboy Truck w/ Operator |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| Port/Airfield to North Field Transport |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
Catering
| Hot Meals (AM/PM) |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| FWRA-Approved Facility |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
| Tri-Service Food Code Compliance |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
Transportation
| 7 – Passenger Van X4 |
| ☐ |
| ☐ |
8. Response Instructions Submit capability statements electronically in Microsoft Word or PDF to:
Contract Specialist: SFC Michael Sohn Email: michael.j.sohn.mil@army.mil
CC:
Contracting Officer: SFC Ida Kian Email: ida.kian.mil@army.mil RFI Response Deadline
· Tinian/Guam/Saipan (UTC+10): Monday, 18 May 2026 at 1700
· Hawaii (UTC-10): Sunday, 17 May 2026 at 2359 No phone calls will be accepted. All proprietary information will be protected.
File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated .