F--5YR LANDFILL MONITORING

SOL #: 140A0926Q0016Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Interior
Bureau Of Indian Affairs
NAVAJO REGION
GALLUP, NM, 87301, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Remediation Services (562910)

PSC

Other Environmental Services, Studies, And Analytical Support (F999)

Set Aside

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior) (ISBEE)

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 2, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 23, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 15, 2026, 10:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Navajo Region, is soliciting proposals for 5-Year Landfill Monitoring services. This opportunity is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside to procure an experienced environmental engineer for inspections, evaluations, and cost analysis of 34 BIA-owned landfills on the Navajo Indian Reservation. Quotes are due by April 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM MDT.

Purpose & Scope of Work

The objective is to conduct Engineer Inspections and Evaluations of 34 BIA-owned landfills located across the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. This includes performing an Engineer Evaluation Cost Analysis (EE/CA) for the repair or closure of these landfills, which are part of the DOI Environmental Disposal liability. Key tasks involve:

  • Inspecting and evaluating 34 landfills, including mandatory 30-year monitoring requirements for landfill covers.
  • Documenting sites with photographs and GPS coordinates, identifying cell numbers.
  • Testing existing cover depth to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Collecting data to estimate costs for returning sites to compliance (e.g., cover repair/replacement, drainage, erosion control, debris removal).
  • Categorizing landfills based on closure standards (open, 40 CFR 241, 40 CFR 258.60(a), or Draft Site-Specific Flexibility Guidance).
  • Preparing an EE/CA report with cost estimates for cap repairs, closing open landfills, and evaluating closure/removal alternatives.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
  • Period of Performance: 120 days from the Notice to Proceed.
  • Place of Performance: 34 landfill locations on the Navajo Indian Reservation (AZ, NM, UT).
  • Set-Aside: 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE).
  • NAICS Code: 562910 (Remediation Services), with a $25M size standard.
  • Product/Service Code: F999 (Other Environmental Services, Studies, And Analytical Support).

Submission Requirements & Deadlines

  • Offer Due Date: April 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM MDT.
  • Questions Deadline: April 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM. No further questions will be accepted after this date.
  • Submission Method: Via email to Elsie Begay (Elsie.Begay@bia.gov). The subject line must include "Company Name, Quote in Response to 140A0926Q0016".
  • Required Information: Company details (UEI, address, contact), RFQ number, quote number/date, pricing, and a signed/completed Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Representation Form.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated in descending order of importance:

  1. Technical Approach: Demonstrated understanding and methodology.
  2. Key Project Management/Technical Support: Qualifications, experience, and project manager resume.
  3. Past Performance: 3-5 client references and a list of relevant projects within the past 5 years.
  4. Price.

Special Considerations

  • Contractor Experience: Must have documented experience in solid waste landfill operations and closure, with demonstrated work on the Navajo Nation, applying both USEPA and Tribal Environmental Protection Agency RCRA compliance regulations.
  • Certifications/Plans: Contractor must prepare a work plan, work schedule, and a Health and Safety Plan (HASP) in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120. Workers must have HazWOPER certification.
  • Reporting: All reports are property of the US Government, submitted as drafts for approval, and final reports must be signed and stamped by a Professional Engineer.
  • Wage Determinations: Bidders must comply with U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determinations for the Service Contract Act, applicable to the counties in Arizona (Apache, Gila, Navajo, Coconino) and New Mexico (San Juan, Cibola, Colfax, McKinley, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Taos) where work will be performed. These specify minimum wage rates and fringe benefits.
  • IEE Representation: Offerors must complete and submit the "Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form" to self-certify their ISBEE status.

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