F--CHALLIS FIELD OFFICE VAULT PUMPING Sources Sought

SOL #: DOILFBO260013Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Interior
Bureau Of Land Management
IDAHO STATE OFFICE
BOISE, ID, 83709, United States

Place of Performance

Challis, ID

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111)

PSC

Recreation Site Maintenance Services (Non Construction) (F008)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 27, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Apr 7, 2026, 11:00 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 Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Idaho, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify small business sources capable of providing vault pumping services in the Challis and Mackay areas of Idaho. This market research will help determine the set-aside and overall structure for a forthcoming solicitation. Responses are due by April 7, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement involves providing vault toilet and holding/septic tank pumping services on an as-needed basis at various BLM locations. Services include labor, equipment, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals for pumping, washing down, cleaning, disinfecting, and disposing of all waste products. Disposal must comply with all Federal, State, and local laws.

Key Locations and Capacities:

  • Challis Area (Total 34,000 gallons): Includes Morgan Creek, Bayhorse, East Fork, Summit, Cottonwood, Deadman Hole Campgrounds, various trailheads, Challis Bridge Recreation Site, and Cottonwood RV dump station.
  • Mackay Area (Total 20,000 gallons): Includes Joe T. Fallini Campground, Garden Creek Campground, and Joe T. Fallini RV dump station.

Performance Standards & Special Requirements

Services are on an "as needed" basis, with a 24-hour response time for vault toilet, RV campground host, and dump station tanks upon BLM notification. Emergency service response times will be mutually agreed upon. Work will be randomly inspected by the COR, and deficiencies must be corrected within 24 hours.

Contractors must use a septic pumper truck with a four (4) inch minimum suction hose capable of reaching one hundred (100) feet from the road to the vault cleanout. All equipment must conform to regulations. Contractors are responsible for filling vaults with water to facilitate waste removal, washing interior vault walls, and cleaning/disinfecting contaminated areas and restrooms.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
  • Product Service Code: F008 (Recreation Site Maintenance Services (Non Construction))
  • Response Due: April 7, 2026, 23:00 UTC
  • Published: March 27, 2026, 22:14:57 UTC
  • Place of Performance: Challis, ID 83467, United States (and Mackay area).

Action Items for Bidders

Interested sources must be registered and active in SAM.gov and capable of receiving government contracts. Submit a capability statement via email to the Contracting Officer, Heather McBride (heather_mcbride@ios.doi.gov or hmcbride@blm.gov). Include company information (UEI/DUNS, Business size status), indicate interest in serving one or both specified areas, and note any potential concerns with the draft documents (SOW, Pricing Schedule, Vault Locations map).

People

Points of Contact

McBride, HeatherPRIMARY

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