168th MP Latrines

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Sam Houston is seeking a contractor to provide and operate 45 portable latrine services and 45 handwashing stations for the 168th Military Police Battalion in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas. The contractor must provide all necessary personnel, supplies, facilities, supervision, and services including weekly cleaning, disinfection, maintenance, waste disposal, and restocking of supplies like toilet paper, soap, and paper towels to meet sanitation industry standards. Key contract requirements include maintaining units in serviceable condition with proper ventilation, functional mechanisms, watertight containers, and keeping a 10-foot sanitary area around each unit while complying with all local, state, and federal regulations. The government will evaluate offers primarily on price and intends to award a firm-fixed price contract, potentially without discussions. Critical deadlines include questions submission by 4:00 PM CST on August 8, 2025, and Request for Quote submissions by 3:00 PM CST on August 15, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 562991 for Septic Tank and Related Services. The government currently has existing contracts (W911SG-24-P-0090 and W911SG23P0014) for similar services involving 25 total latrines and handwashing stations in Rio Grande and Laredo areas. The contract structure includes a base period from September 1, 2025 to October 13, 2025 (43 days), followed by four option years extending through August 13, 2030, with each option year lasting 10-12 months. Services must be performed within a reasonable commuting distance from Fort Brown, Texas to Rio Grande City, Texas, with 45 different service locations mapped throughout the Rio Grande Valley region. The contract supports critical mission readiness for the 168th Military Police Battalion, with government warnings that failure to award could disrupt command and control operations and degrade mission effectiveness at Mobile Surveillance Capability sites along the border.