Grsm septic and vault pumping services

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Southeast Region is soliciting quotes for septic tank and vault toilet pumping services under Solicitation Number 140P5326Q0013. These services include pumping, cleaning, and refilling of septic systems and vault toilets at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with contractors required to remove and legally dispose of all sewage at approved facilities outside the park. Key requirements include written procedures for tank location, access, pumping, and cleaning; a comprehensive safety plan addressing PPE, confined space entry, traffic control, and OSHA compliance; and documented past performance information. The government will evaluate offers using three primary criteria: technical capability (approximately 40 percent), safety and environmental compliance (approximately 40 percent), and past performance (approximately 20 percent). Critical deadlines include March 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST for submission of questions and March 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST for quote submission, with the contract period of performance running from July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 562991 with a $9 million size standard, and no incumbent contractor or previous performer exists for this new contract. The solicitation encompasses 39 septic tank pumping locations across three districts and approximately 19 vault toilet locations requiring quarterly to every-other-month service frequencies, with septic tanks ranging from 1,000 to 20,000 gallons in capacity. All work must be completed during normal business hours of 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays, with septic tank services required within seven business days of request and vault toilet services within three business days of request. The place of performance is Great Smoky Mountains National Park spanning Tennessee and North Carolina, with specific facilities distributed across the North District, Cades Cove District, and South District. Payment will be made only for quantities actually pumped at the quoted price per gallon, with contractors required to submit proof of disposal tickets from approved facilities and maintain liability insurance prior to contract award.