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Pumping of campground vault, holding and septic tanks on the East Side of Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest
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The solicitation number 12444626Q0034 issued by the USDA Forest Service, CSA East 7 office, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside request for quotation (RFQ) for commercial services involving the pumping of campground vault toilets, holding tanks, and septic tanks specifically in the East Zone of the Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest in Wisconsin. This one-year contract, effective from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027, anticipates approximately 125 annual pumping events covering 137 vault toilets, 4 holding tanks, and 18 septic tanks across multiple counties. Service delivery requires response within five business days of request, with operations primarily conducted between May and October. Contractors must comply with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources disposal regulations, maintain high cleanliness standards post-service, and secure all sites, with performance monitored through inspections and adherence to a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan that sets acceptable thresholds of 95% on timeliness and cleanliness. The pricing structure includes service call fees and pumping rates dependent on waste volume categories for two designated zones, although no pricing or total contract values are provided in the solicitation documents. The award will be made on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, requiring a technically acceptable proposal and acceptable or neutral past performance rating. The solicitation stipulates numerous FAR clauses applicable to commercial services, including labor standards compliance, whistleblower protections, anti-trafficking policies, and adherence to diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements. Packaging and marking must conform to MIL-STD-129, and deliverables include detailed contract terms and conditions, maps, wage determinations, and quality assurance plans, supporting inspection and administration efforts. Proposals must be submitted by May 15, 2026, via email, comprising specified attachments such as schedule of items and experience questionnaires, with evaluation focused on technical approach, price reasonableness, and past performance. Contact for the solicitation is provided, but no contract value data or FOB terms are disclosed.
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Rhinelander, WI, 54501, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12444626Q0034 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Pumping of campground vault, holding and septic tanks on the East Zone of the Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 562991 The small business size standard is Small Business. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
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