ACW (Ava-Cassville-Willow Springs Ranger District, Mark Twain National Forest) Toilet Pumping

The USDA Forest Service is soliciting firm-fixed-price quotations for vault toilet pumping and waste removal on the Ava-Cassville-Willow Springs Ranger District of Mark Twain National Forest, with questions due November 17, 2026 and quotations due November 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM Eastern. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting eligibility to small business concerns under NAICS 562991 with a $9 million size standard.

The place of performance is Ava, Missouri 65608, and the Statement of Work covers 18 dispersed and developed recreation areas, including campgrounds, day-use areas, pavilions, and tower sites. The Government intends to make one award under the RFQ, while the Statement of Work states that item numbers may be awarded to a single offeror or divided among multiple offerors. The base period runs January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027, with four one-year option periods through December 31, 2031. The Statement of Work describes an indefinite-quantity agreement with as-needed task orders, requiring a response within 48 hours (excluding weekends).

Scope includes pumping all solids and liquids from vaults, cleaning toilet buildings, bleach-washing seats and floors where waste is removed through risers, placing 100 gallons of water in each vault, and disposing of waste under Missouri Department of Natural Resources regulations. The contractor must supply land dispersion permits or trip tickets documenting disposal and designate an authorized representative present when work begins. Work occurs Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., unless an emergency requires otherwise. Service Contract Labor Standards apply, and wage determinations are provided for Barry, Stone, Christian, Douglas, Howell, Ozark, and Taney Counties in Missouri. Offerors must maintain active SAM registration and submit representations and certifications with their quotations.

Award will go to the lowest price technically acceptable offer under FAR 12.203. Technical acceptability is rated acceptable or unacceptable based on demonstrated capability and a detailed approach. Past performance is rated acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable using USDA contracts and sources such as CPARS. For fair and reasonableness, the Government adds six months at the last option period rate to base and option prices under FAR 52.217-8. Offers remain valid for 90 calendar days. Quotations are submitted by email to Joshua Franks at joshua.franks@usda.gov. No incumbent is named.