Solict Water hauling Services for GRCA North Rim
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.DEPARTMENTAL OFFICES.NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CONTRACTING ACTIVITY · Response deadline: Thu, 15 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The National Park Service is soliciting water hauling services for Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim. This type of work typically involves transporting potable or non-potable water by truck to remote or otherwise unserved locations within federal park boundaries. Water hauling contracts for national parks often support visitor facilities, employee housing, construction projects, fire suppression, or ecosystem maintenance where permanent water infrastructure is unavailable or insufficient.
NAICS code 561990 covers "All Other Support Services," a catch-all category for specialized business support services not classified elsewhere. Water hauling falls here as a niche logistics and facilities support function. Contracts in this space generally require commercially licensed drivers, DOT-compliant tanker vehicles, and adherence to public health standards for any potable water deliveries.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Park Service (Department of the Interior) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 140PP027Q0008 |
| NAICS | 561990 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | October 14, 2026, 7:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | See the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is reserved for total small business set-aside, meaning only certified small businesses under NAICS 561990's size standard may bid as prime contractors. The SBA size standard for NAICS 561990 is typically $16.5 million in average annual receipts (verify current thresholds at SBA.gov).
Eligible bidders should have:
- Valid small business registration in SAM.gov
- Appropriate state and federal motor carrier authority
- Commercial driver's licenses (CDL) with tanker endorsements for operating personnel
- DOT-compliant vehicles suitable for water transport
- Relevant experience with federal contracts or comparable commercial water hauling
Joint ventures and mentor-protégé arrangements are permitted under SBA rules if structured correctly. HUBZone, SDVOSB, or WOSB firms with small business status can compete alongside other small businesses—this is a general small business set-aside, not a socioeconomic subset.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the operating environment. The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park sits at approximately 8,000 feet elevation and is seasonally accessible (typically mid-May through mid-October). Winter closures and extreme weather conditions affect road access and operating windows. Factor seasonal constraints into pricing and availability commitments.
Demonstrate relevant capability. Emphasize prior water hauling experience in remote or high-altitude locations. Document your fleet capacity, maintenance protocols, and backup equipment. If you have experience with other National Park Service or Department of Interior contracts, highlight this prominently.
Address compliance requirements. Federal trucking contracts require DOT safety ratings, adequate insurance coverage, and often specific environmental spill prevention plans. See the solicitation for required certifications and bonding amounts.
Price strategically. Water hauling contracts typically combine per-gallon rates with minimum delivery guarantees or flat mobilization fees. Analyze whether the solicitation specifies unit pricing, fixed-price, or time-and-materials structure. Compare against your fuel, labor, maintenance, and lodging costs for remote deployments.
Submit complete documentation. Combined synopsis/solicitation notices often allow immediate quote submission without separate RFP download. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active, representations and certifications are current, and any required past performance references are prepared.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation at SAM.gov using solicitation number 140PP027Q0008. Confirm all technical specifications, delivery requirements, and evaluation criteria directly from the source document. The response deadline is October 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time—note that solicitations with short turnarounds demand prompt action to prepare compliant submissions. late responses are typically rejected without consideration.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →