CG26 SLV Chemical Latrines and Handwash Station *Subject to availability of funds*

The U.S. Army Materiel Command, Army Contracting Command (Regional Contracting Office-Soto Cano) is soliciting proposals for chemical latrines and handwash station services to support United States Army South (USARSOUTH) operations during Centam Guardian 2026 in El Salvador. The contractor must provide all labor, transportation, equipment, and materials necessary to deliver and maintain 60 chemical latrines and 23 handwash stations across multiple locations, with daily servicing required between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, seven days a week, including waste removal, cleaning with disinfectant solution, restocking supplies, and spill prevention and cleanup. Key requirements include obtaining all necessary Salvadoran operational and environmental permits, ensuring all employees are Salvadoran nationals, maintaining appropriate insurance coverage, providing detailed technical plans, and achieving 100% compliance for delivery and spill cleanup with no more than one deficiency per week for ongoing sanitation services. Award will be made on a firm fixed-price basis to the lowest-priced offeror receiving an "Acceptable" technical rating, with no trade-offs between price and technical merit permitted. The proposal due date is March 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM, and offerors are encouraged to submit past performance examples relating to chemical latrine services in Central America (minimum one, maximum three references).

This solicitation is designated as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 562991 (Septic Tank and Related Services). No current contractor or incumbent is identified in the solicitation materials. While specific budget figures are not stated, the solicitation includes six contract line items (CLINs 0001-0006) for services at six different locations (Ilopango, Chalatenango, La Union, Playa Negra, Nejapa, and Training Site 2), plus a seventh CLIN for estimated Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance with reimbursement contingent on approved carrier receipts. The performance period is April 13-28, 2026, spanning 16 days of operations at each location. All services will be performed in El Salvador, with inspection and acceptance occurring at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The solicitation is subject to availability of funds in accordance with FAR 52.232-18, and offerors should note that funds are not presently available for this requirement.