Vault Toilet Pumping Services on the Madison Ranger District

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking vault toilet pumping services for the Madison Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in Montana. The solicitation is for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract that will cover pumping services for 67 vault toilets and 4 septic tanks across multiple recreational sites. Contractors must be capable of handling vault toilets ranging from 300 to 2,000 gallons and follow strict technical specifications for waste removal, cleaning, and disposal. The government will evaluate offers based on a combination of price, past performance, and capability to accomplish the work, with past performance and capability being approximately equal in importance to price. Quoters are required to submit a Schedule of Items, an Experience Questionnaire, and Annual Representations & Certifications, with quotes due by 11:00 AM Mountain Standard Time on June 3, 2025.

The contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 562991 with a size standard of $9.0 million. The period of performance spans from June 5, 2025, to December 31, 2029, which includes a base period and four potential option periods. The place of performance is located in Ennis, Montana, covering various campgrounds, trailheads, and recreational sites within the Madison Ranger District. Contractors must have an active SAM registration and be registered in the Invoice Processing Platform. Minimum wage requirements are established by the U.S. Department of Labor, with workers entitled to at least $17.75 per hour under Executive Order 14026. The solicitation emphasizes detailed technical requirements for equipment, including a tank truck with suction capabilities, a 4-inch suction hose, pressure washer system, and specific tools for vault toilet maintenance and cleaning.