ISWM Recompete

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Notice type
Sources Sought
Solicitation #
FA440727QTW01
NAICS
562111
PSC
S205
Set-aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted
July 15, 2026
Response due
July 23, 2026
Place of performance
Scott Air Force Base, IL

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.

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Description

CUI CUI PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT FOR INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT (ISWM) SCOTT AFB, IL. 1 OCTOBER 2026 -- 1 of 24 -- 1 CUI CUI 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. -- 2 of 24 -- 2 CUI CUI 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. -- 3 of 24 -- 3 CUI CUI 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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