Sources Sought- Portable Toilets
ID: FA449724ATOILETSType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4497 436 CONS LGCDOVER AFB, DE, 19902-5016, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services (562998)

PSC

LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- TOILETRIES (W085)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the 436 Contracting Squadron at Dover Air Force Base (AFB) in Delaware, is seeking vendors for the rental and servicing of portable toilets and handwashing stations. The contractor will be responsible for providing ADA-compliant units, ensuring cleanliness and safety standards, and adhering to strict operational protocols, including a 24-hour response time for regular service and a 2-hour response for emergencies. This procurement is crucial for maintaining sanitation and operational readiness at the base, with responses due by September 18, 2024, at 12:00 pm (EST). Interested parties should submit their information via email to the primary contacts, Princess Rivera and TSgt Gary Spillane, as this notice serves as market research and does not guarantee a future Request for Quote (RFQ).

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    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for the rental and service of portable toilet services at Dover Air Force Base (DAFB), Delaware. The contractor is expected to provide essential management, equipment, and labor for rental and maintenance, including ADA compliant units and handwashing stations, following strict safety and cleanliness standards. The contractor must ensure a 24-hour response time under normal conditions and a 2-hour response for emergencies. Security protocols are stringent, requiring contractors to adhere to base access rules, undergo criminal background checks, and complete required antiterrorism training. The contractor must also report all labor hours through a secure system and follow operational security guidelines to protect sensitive information. Important operational conditions are detailed, stating that services may be suspended during elevated force protection conditions, ensuring safety and compliance with military standards. Overall, this document serves to maintain high sanitation standards while ensuring security and proper management of services at DAFB.
    The 436 Contracting Squadron at Dover AFB, DE, is conducting a Sources Sought notice to identify vendors for the rental and servicing of portable toilets and sink washing stations. Interested parties are invited to respond with relevant company information, including business status and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The contractor must provide tan colored units with hand sanitizers and comply with specified service requirements, including weekly cleaning and submission of service receipts to the Government. This initiative follows the NAICS code 562998, focusing on miscellaneous waste management services, and the applicable classification code is W085 for leasing toiletries. Responses collected will inform the development of an acquisition strategy for a future Request for Quote (RFQ). It is emphasized that this notice is for market research only and does not constitute a commitment to issue an RFQ. Responses should be submitted by September 18, 2024, with no reimbursement for costs incurred during the process. This notice serves to better align the government's needs with potential contractor capabilities, influencing whether small business set-asides may be appropriate.
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