Big Bend Refuse Collection
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Omaha District is issuing a Pre-Solicitation Notice for Refuse Collection services at the Big Bend Project on Corps of Engineers lands near Fort Thompson, South Dakota. This opportunity, identified as W9128F26QA015, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a fixed-price, performance-based service contract. The Request for Quote (RFQ) is expected to be issued on or about February 18, 2026, with proposals due on or about March 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, supervision, equipment, and supplies necessary for comprehensive refuse collection and disposal. Services include emptying various container types (32-gallon cans, 2-yard dumpsters, 60-gallon cans), policing surrounding areas, preventing spillage, and immediate cleanup. Specific requirements include weekly insecticide application, container cleaning/deodorizing, and off-site disposal of all collected refuse. The Performance Work Statement (PWS) details service areas such as Powerhouse, Outside Maintenance, and various Recreation Areas.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price, Performance-Based Service Contract
- Duration: One (1) Base Year (April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027) with three (3) one-year option periods, for a total potential duration of four years.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 562111 – Solid Waste Collection (Size Standard: $47M)
- RFQ Issuance: On or about February 18, 2026
- Proposal Due Date: March 23, 2026, 10:00 AM Local Time
- Place of Performance: Big Bend Project, Fort Thompson, South Dakota (Corps lands surrounding Lake Sharpe).
Eligibility & Requirements
This opportunity is restricted to Small Businesses Only. Contractors must be registered and have an active, verified account in SAM.gov, ensuring NAICS code 562111 is included in their profile. The Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination for South Dakota applies, requiring bidders to meet minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations. Contractor personnel must be qualified and on the contractor's payroll, with a designated contract manager. Subcontracting requires Contracting Officer approval.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals, not exceeding 25 pages (excluding the price worksheet), must be submitted electronically as a single PDF document to Tina Keimig (tina.l.keimig@usace.army.mil). Award will be based on a "best value" determination, considering:
- Factor 1: Past Performance (up to three references from the past five years, similar in scope).
- Factor 2: Price (inclusive of all costs for base and option periods, utilizing the provided price sheet). Questions regarding the pre-solicitation must be submitted in writing to Tina Keimig no later than seven calendar days prior to the proposal due date.
Contact Information
For all questions, contact Tina L. Keimig, Contract Specialist, via email at tina.l.keimig@usace.army.mil.