Bighorn National Forest Dumpster Rental
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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 USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotations for Dumpster Rental and Refuse Disposal Services for the Bighorn National Forest in Sheridan, WY. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order. The opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by March 03, 2026, at 1700 MT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the collection and disposal of refuse from three dumpsters located at three ranger stations within the Bighorn National Forest. The service period is annually from May through November. Key requirements include providing 25.0 cubic yard, Bear Proof/Resistant dumpsters that meet specific conditions, and supplying motorized equipment for refuse removal. Mid-season service calls require a 5-calendar day response time, and dumpsters must be delivered and removed at the beginning and end of each service season.
Contract Details
- Award Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order.
- Period of Performance: A base year (May 28, 2026 - November 15, 2026) plus four option years, extending the total contract duration up to five years through November 15, 2030.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 562111, with a size standard of $47 million.
- Product Service Code: W045 (Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Plumbing, Heating, And Waste Disposal Equipment).
Submission & Evaluation
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Price will be evaluated first, followed by technical acceptability and past performance.
- Submission Requirements: Offerors must submit pricing for all items to be considered responsive and provide detailed explanations of their ability to perform. Quotes must remain firm for 90 calendar days from the offer due date.
- Questions Due: March 03, 2026, 5:00 PM Mountain Time. Questions must be submitted via email to Steven.Dahlgren@usda.gov.
- Offer Due Date: March 03, 2026, 1700 MT.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Steven Dahlgren, steven.dahlgren@usda.gov.