Septic and Sewage Holding Tank Pumping Services

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Sam Houston is seeking a small business contractor to provide septic and sewage holding tank pumping services at the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence located at Joint Base San Antonio's Camp Bullis training site. The contract requires monthly pumping services for a 3,000-gallon capacity tank located at 22519 Marne Rd., with specific requirements including proper waste containment, immediate spill cleanup, and comprehensive service documentation. Contractors must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, transportation, and materials to complete the non-personal services. Responses to the Sources Sought Notice are due by 12:00 PM CST on February 6, 2025, and must be submitted to Contract Specialist Osvaldo Vela via email. The government requires at least two qualified small businesses to respond to proceed with the small business set-aside procurement.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 562991 with a $9M size standard, and the current incumbent is Lotus USA, Inc., who previously held a Woman-Owned Set-Aside contract valued at $92,452.59. The proposed contract structure includes one base year from July 15, 2025 to July 14, 2026, with four additional 12-month option years extending through July 14, 2030. Services will be performed during work hours of 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday, excluding federal holidays, and will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price contract with charges based on volume pumped. The pumping services will support the Basic Combat Casualty Care Course, requiring twelve scheduled pump-outs per year for the single septic tank. Interested vendors must provide capability statements, business size/socioeconomic status, relevant experience, and pricing information.