Vault Toilet Pumping Service for The Wallowa Whitman National Forest and Hells Canyon National Recreation Area

The contract awards a total small business set-aside for vault toilet pumping services across the Wallowa Whitman National Forest and Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, with services divided into three CLIN series: Riggins North, Riggins South, and Black Lake. These locations span remote areas in eastern Oregon, requiring reliable and timely waste removal to maintain public sanitation and environmental compliance. The solicitation number is 1240BE26D0006, with a NAICS code of 562991 for other support services, and the award is managed by the USDA Forest Service’s Northwest Region office based in Portland, Oregon. Performance will occur primarily in Baker City, Oregon, with coordination required across multiple forested and recreational sites. The Contracting Officer for this award is Thomas Hammerle, reachable via email at thomas.hammerle@usda.gov. The solicitation was posted on April 29, 2026, and the set-aside is reserved exclusively for small businesses under SBA regulations, ensuring eligibility and compliance with federal small business development goals. All work must adhere to federal environmental standards and operational requirements specific to national forest and recreation areas, including seasonal scheduling, accessibility constraints, and safety protocols for working in rugged terrain. The contractor is expected to demonstrate proven experience in remote waste management and the capacity to meet recurring service demands across a large, dispersed geographic area.