Bid guide
How to bid on McConnell AFB 2026 Air Show Latrines and Hand Washing Stations for DEPT of Defense
What the Air Force is buying
The Department of Defense, specifically McConnell Air Force Base, needs to rent and service portable restrooms and hand washing stations for their 2026 Air Show. This includes 159 standard portable restroom units, 21 ADA-compliant restroom units, and 18 portable hand wash stations. There is also an option for an additional 20 portable single restroom units.
The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, supplies, materials, supervision, and transportation. The units must be in place by 4:00 PM on October 22, 2026, and removed by 4:30 PM on October 26, 2026. Periodic servicing of the units is also required.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on July 31, 2026. Questions regarding this opportunity were due by July 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST. Quotes are due by August 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST. It is important to note that the deadline was extended by an amendment.
The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract. Your quote should be valid until October 31, 2026.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for businesses that specialize in equipment rental, specifically portable restroom and hand washing station services. Firms with experience in large-scale event support and logistics, particularly for government or military events, would be well-suited.
The relevant category for this type of work is equipment rental and servicing.
How to respond
To respond, you must submit your offer in PDF format, limited to 5 pages. You need to complete blocks 12, 17a, and 30a, b, and c of the SF 1449 form. You can use your representations in SAM.gov to fulfill this requirement. Insert your proposed unit and total prices in the SF 1449 Bid Schedule.
All potential vendors are required to acknowledge any amendments to the solicitation to be considered for award. Questions and Answers related to the solicitation were posted as of July 31, 2026. Submit your quotes to [email protected] and [email protected].
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Ensure your quote is comprehensive and clearly outlines your proposed unit and total prices on the SF 1449 Bid Schedule. The government intends to award without clarification or negotiation, so your initial quote should present your best terms from both a price and technical standpoint.
Carefully review all solicitation documents, including any amendments and the posted Questions and Answers, to ensure full compliance with all requirements. Acknowledge all amendments to avoid disqualification. Double-check that your representations in SAM.gov are current and accurate, or fill in the required sections on the solicitation document. Adhere strictly to the 5-page limit for your PDF submission.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of Defense; the original posting controls.