What this opportunity is
The Department of Homeland Security is seeking a contractor for annual bullet trap cleaning and hazardous debris removal services at the USCG Dexter Small Arms Firing Range in Honolulu, Hawaii. This opportunity is set aside for total small businesses under NAICS 562910, which suits companies specializing in environmental services and hazardous waste management. Interested vendors should note that this is a solicitation notice, indicating they should prepare to submit bids rather than simply track the opportunity.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
PR #: 75110PR260017405
STATEMENT OF WORK
LAST UPDATED: 07/01/2026 PAGE 1/10
STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
FOR
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD (USCG)
FORCECOM ARMORY DETACHMENT HONOLULU
BULLET TRAP CLEANING AND DEBRIS REMOVAL FROM
DEXTER SMALL ARMS FIRING RANGE
GENERAL
1.1 BACKGROUND
Dexter Small Arms Firing Range located at 400 Sand Island Parkway, Honolulu, HI 96819
provides an enclosed training environment for Coast Guard and other government agencies to
conduct live fire range training on Base Sand Island. The range utilizes a rubber pellet bullet trap
to catch fired rounds. Over time, this bullet trap must be emptied and sifted so that waste debris
can be properly disposed of. During this process, the back wall of the range is inspected for
damage, then all pellets are put back in place and fresh pellets can be added if necessary. This
cleaning process is required on an annual basis.
1.2 SCOPE
The Dexter range is a partially enclosed facility with open baffling on the roof for The Dexter
range is a partially enclosed facility with open baffling on the roof for ventilation. The range of
buildings is 52 feet wide and 106 feet long, with 8 designated firing lanes. The Dexter range is a
frangible-only range, though trace amounts of lead are possible.
The Contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to
perform comprehensive bullet trap cleaning and debris removal services, including:
➢ Removal of all rubber pellets and debris from the back wall of the range.
➢ On-site processing and sifting of material to separate and dispose of hazardous and non-
hazardous waste.
➢ Allowing USCG personnel to inspect and repair the back wall.
➢ Returning cleaned rubber pellets to the back wall in a uniform slope and adding fresh
pellets as needed.
➢ Removal of all frangible debris (e.g., shotgun waddings, paper, cardboard fragments).
➢ Collection of debris samples for laboratory analysis (lead content).
➢ Collection of daily air quality samples during work for laboratory analysis.
➢ Wet scrubbing and cleaning the entire range floor after pellet replacement.
➢ Proper disposal of all trash, extra materials, and hazardous materials in accordance with
Federal, State, and local regulations.
1.3 OBJECTIVE
The objective of this SOW is to establish a recurring cleaning service for the Dexter Small Arms
Firing Range. The service will ensure thorough cleaning and debris removal from the granular
bullet trap, support back wall inspection and repair, and maintain the range in a safe and
operational condition. The Contractor must ensure all work meets the standards specified herein
and in referenced documents.
-- 1 of 10 --
PR #: 75110PR260017405
STATEMENT OF WORK
LAST UPDATED: 07/01/2026 PAGE 2/10
1.4 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
➢ The following references provide specifications, standards, or guidelines that must be
complied with to meet the requirements of this contract:
➢ Lead Hazard Awareness and Management Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures, CGTTP
4-11.6 (series), B.4. Comprehensive Firing Range Cleaning
➢ OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62, Lead Exposure in Construction
➢ OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1025 App B – Employee Standard Summary
1.5 Site Visit
Ensuring accurate bid submissions is crucial to the success of our project. Therefore, we strongly
encourage all bidders to conduct a thorough site visit to verify quantities before finalizing their
bids. It is expected that offerors or quoters will inspect the site where the work will be performed
to better understand the scope of the project. To facilitate this process, an organized site visit has
been scheduled for Aug MMM DD, YYYY, at 00:00 am/pm HST. Participants are requested to
assemble at [Insert Meeting Location]. Please note that all visitors must provide the following
information prior to scheduling a site visit: full legal name, date of birth, contact number, email
address, Real Id Driver’s License, registration of vehicle and proof of insurance. No personnel
with felony convictions are permitted to access Coast Guard facilities under any circumstance.
All vendors interested in attending a site visit must submit their request and information
by sending an email to john.h.caicedo2@uscg.mil.
2.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS/TASKS
2.1 TASK ONE – RESPONSIBILITY
The Contractor must remove all granular rubber pellets from the backstop and any compacted
material from the baffle plate. Estimated debris since last cleaning (Dec 2024): 7,000 lbs.
from approximately 500,000 rounds. Weight records must be maintained for all debris
removed.
2.2 TASK TWO - BACKSTOP INSPECTION
After debris removal, a one-day buffer will be provided for USCG personnel to inspect the
backstop baffle plate for damage and conduct repairs as necessary.
2.3 TASK THREE - DEBRIS PROCESSING
The Contractor must process all rubber pellets and debris on-site to filter out frangible debris and
maximize separation of hazardous material. All garbage and hazardous materials must be
disposed of in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations. Hazardous waste disposal
manifests must be provided.
2.4 TASK FOUR - REPLACEMENT AND TESTING
Upon the completion of processing all debris, the “clean” rubber pellets will be returned to its
original location to an even depth across the face of the baffle plate. A granular sample from
processed debris must be sent for laboratory testing for lead levels.
-- 2 of 10 --
PR #: 75110PR260017405
STATEMENT OF WORK
LAST UPDATED: 07/01/2026 PAGE 3/10
2.5 TASK FIVE - AIR QUALITY MONITORING
Daily air quality samples must be collected during the execution of tasks listed in the Statement
of Work (SOW) for laboratory analysis according to all Federal, State, and local regulations.
These samples are required to ensure that personnel exposure to airborne lead particles is
minimized throughout the contract period.
2.6 TASK SIX - RANGE FLOOR CLEANING
Once granulated rubber is placed back in the backstop area, the entire range floor must be wet
scrubbed and cleaned of all dirt and…
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.