Septic system installation and maintenance for remote federal facilities and parks. Find active federal and state septic tank and related services contracts — AI-scored against your profile across SAM.gov and 200+ portals.
Annual federal spend for NAICS 562991 is estimated at $50–100 million, driven by maintenance and installation at remote NPS, Forest Service, and BLM sites. Contracts are typically awarded as firm-fixed-price task orders under IDIQs or standalone contracts under $250,000. Demand peaks during spring and summer for seasonal park facilities. Competition is moderate, with many small businesses competing for regional set-aside contracts.
These agencies are the largest buyers of septic tank and related services services and products in the federal government. Each awards contracts under NAICS 562991 regularly — build relationships with their small business offices first.
Focus on past performance with federal land management agencies, especially in remote locations. Most contracts are set aside for small businesses under FAR Part 19, with 8(a) and HUBZone preferences common. The highest-leverage move is to get on regional IDIQs like the NPS Rocky Mountain Region Septic Services BPA. Certify as a HUBZone or 8(a) to improve award odds.
Awards are primarily LPTA (lowest price technically acceptable) for routine maintenance, but best-value tradeoffs for complex installations. Common vehicles include GSA Schedule 899 (Environmental Services), agency-specific IDIQs (e.g., NPS Septic Services BPA), and 8(a) STARS III for set-asides. Evaluation focuses on technical approach, past performance, and price.
You need state-specific septic installer and pump-truck operator licenses. Additionally, federal contracts often require OSHA HAZWOPER certification and a valid EPA ID number for waste transport.
Yes, for contracts over $150,000, the Miller Act requires payment and performance bonds. For smaller task orders, bonding may not be required, but agencies may request bid bonds.
8(a) and HUBZone certifications are most valuable because many contracts are set aside for these programs. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business status also provides priority.
Moderately competitive. For local set-asides, you may face 3–5 bidders; for national IDIQs, 10–20. Past performance and price are key differentiators.
Most task orders range from $25,000 to $250,000. Standalone contracts can be up to $1 million for large system installations at military bases.