VS26_Tinian_Sources_Sought_Notice.docx
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This is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the 921st Contracting Battalion at Wheeler Army Airfield (WAAF), Hawaii, on behalf of the Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command. The notice is conducting market research to identify vendors capable of providing five categories of services in support of VS26 operations on Tinian: Base Life Support (BLS), Catering, Transportation, Material Handling Equipment (MHE), and Line Haul Transportation. The Government explicitly states this Sources Sought is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation.
Based on the results of this market research and vendor responses received, the Government anticipates procuring these requirements using full and open competition. The solicitation is designated VS26_Tinian_SS and is classified as a Pre-Solicitation notice. No specific response dates, award dates, pricing terms, contract vehicles, or set-asides are referenced in this notice, as it represents an initial market research phase intended to gauge vendor capability and interest prior to formal procurement activity.
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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): Thursday, 14 May 2026 at 1000
· Hawaii (UTC-10): Thursday, 14 May 2026 at 1400 No phone calls will be accepted. All proprietary information will be protected.
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