What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking a Total Small Business Set-Aside contract for Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) services at Scott AFB, IL, with a performance start date of October 1, 2026. The contract requires the provision of personnel, equipment, and services for municipal solid waste collection, recycling, and waste water treatment, with specific collection requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement. This Sources Sought notice indicates that the government is seeking information from potential contractors, so interested small businesses should track this opportunity for future solicitation.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
FOR
INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
(ISWM)
SCOTT AFB, IL.
1 OCTOBER 2026
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1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment,
tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform
integrated solid waste management to include municipal solid waste (MSW) collection and
recycling services at Scott AFB, Il. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in the contract
as well as all local, state, and federal regulations, international agreements, Status of Forces
Agreements (SOFA) and appropriate Final Governing Standards (FGS). Estimated workload
factors are in Appendix A and collection areas are in Appendix B.
1.1. COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS.
1.1.1. Main Base
1.1.1.1. Municipal Solid Waste. The Contractor shall empty refuse containers based on
historical data for the first 30 days of performance or at least weekly. The Contractor shall
establish initial vehicle routes and collection schedules upon contract award. Details on size,
routes, and frequencies shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (CO) 5 calendar days prior
to start of contract performance. The Contractor may propose adjustments to the schedule at any
time but as a minimum the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and contractor shall
monitor fill capacities during the first 30 days of performance and during one other period to be
agreed upon during the same performance period, in order to determine if adjustments to
container size, routes, or frequencies should be made to provide the minimum number of pickups
necessary to maintain a healthy, vector free environment and prevent waste container overflow.
No changes are allowed to the schedule or haul route without CO or COR coordination.
Historical frequency tables are located at Appendix A, Table A2. When the Contractor
completes service at a location there shall be no litter, waste, or recyclable material on the
ground within a 10 foot radius of the container. The contractor shall ensure the gates of any
fenced container enclosures are closed after each collection. The contractor will make a missed
pick-up within 24 hours of notification.
1.1.1.2. Food Waste. Empty containers used to dispose of food waste as necessary to maintain a
healthy, vector free environment (on days when the serviced facility is in operation). Usually
open 7 days a week.
1.1.1.3. Recycling. RESERVED
1.1.1.4. Waste Water Treatment Plant Collection. Contractor shall supply six 1-yard
containers. Three of which will be cut down three inches to accommodate lower conveyor
opening at the treatment plant. The three remaining containers shall have no customization. All
containers shall have standard six inch wheels. Full containers shall be pushed out to the street by
government personnel, and situated in a way for easy collection/access.
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1.1.2. Temporary Lodging Facilities (TLF).
1.1.2.1. Municipal Solid Waste. MSW containers will be placed at curbside by TLF workers
on scheduled pickup days. Pickup shall be accomplished once per week. The contractor is
responsible for cleaning up any spills, debris, etc. while collecting MSW at each location.
1.1.2.2. Recycling. RESERVED
1.1.2.3. Compostable Organics. RESERVED
1.1.2.4. Bulk Item Pickup. RESERVED
1.1.3. Over and Above Requirements. The following services shall be priced separately in
accordance with the cost contained in Schedule B. The contractor shall be compensated IAW the
price specified in Schedule B for that service. The contractor shall be compensated IAW the unit
price when these services are requested.
1.1.3.1. Unscheduled Pickup and Special Events. In addition to the scheduled solid waste
collections, the CO or COR may request the contractor make unscheduled collections and
disposals. For unscheduled events, the contractor shall respond within one business day of
notification from the CO or COR. For special events, the contractor shall also provide (or
reposition as directed) solid waste or recycling containers. These containers shall be placed in
locations for a length of time designated by the CO or COR. The COR shall notify the contractor
in writing (email/Fax sufficient) at least 10 days in advance of the special event date. See
Appendix A, Table A-1 for workload data.
1.1.3.1.1. Open House/Air Show. The Open House/Air Show is normally held during the
summer months and runs 2-3 days (Friday – Sunday). Fridays are restricted to handicapped and
elderly visitors. The contractor shall provide adequate personnel and containers for refuse and
recycling collection and disposal services. Containers shall be emptied within 15 minutes of
being filled to 80% capacity. The government will provide utility vehicles to haul refuse from
collection points to contractor disposal vehicle/container. The Air Show is not held every year at
Scott Air Force base.
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1.1.3.2. Temporary Container Service. When requested by the CO or COR, the contractor shall
provide roll-off/open-top containers for collection of Construction and Demolition (C&D) and
other refuse material. The contractor shall place containers at the designated site within one
business day of notification by the CO or COR. The contractor shall recycle or dispose of all
C&D at a recycling facility or permitted landfill. The contractor must provide weight tickets of
all roll-off containers to the COR.
1.1.3.2.1 Yard Waste Collection and Disposal. The contractor shall provide 30-40 cubic yard
roll-off/open-top containers for yard waste collection. The contractor shall place containers at the
designated site indicated in Appendix B and associated maps. All yard waste (i.e. limbs, leaves,
small tree branches, etc.) shall be taken to an approved composting and recycling facility for
disposal. At no time shall this yard waste be mixed with other types of waste. The contractor
shall be on an “on-call” basis within one business da…
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