CLARIFICATION: This is 100% set aside for small businesses and the PoP for the base is 07/01/2026 – 06/30/2027

THIS ANNOUCEMENT HAS BEEN UPDATE TO INCLUDE Q&A. PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENTS/LINKS SECTION FOR DOCUMENT.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6.

The USDA Forest Service, Tonto National Forest, is seeking contractors to provide septic pumping services for recreation sites located within the North Zone, including the Payson Ranger District, Pleasant Valley Ranger District, and Tonto Basin Ranger District.

NAICS Code: 562991 – Septic Tank and Related Services

Size Standard: $9.0 Million

Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set Aside

Description of Requirement:

The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, supplies, transportation, permits, and supervision necessary to perform septic pumping services. Work includes, but is not limited to, pumping and removal of septic waste from vault toilets, holding tanks, septic tanks, and lift stations; removal of debris and foreign materials; cleaning and disinfecting vault toilets; and proper transport and disposal of waste at approved facilities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

The contractor shall maintain clean and safe work areas at all times and restore sites to a sanitary condition after servicing. Services will be performed on an as-needed, flexible basis and coordinated through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Work shall generally be performed Monday through Thursday between sunrise and sunset.

Performance Period:

Base Period: July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027

Option Periods: Four (4) one-year option periods

Total potential period of performance is five (5) years.

Place of Performance:

Multiple recreation sites located throughout the North Zone of the Tonto National Forest, Arizona. A complete list of locations and tank capacities is provided in the Statement of Work.

Submission Instructions: Please see attached Request For Quotations Instructions