S--OK-WICHITA MTNS NWR-WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES
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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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for Waste Collection Services at the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge in Indiahoma, Oklahoma. This is an Unrestricted acquisition for a Firm Fixed-Price contract to ensure clean recreation areas for the public. Quotes are due by March 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive waste collection and removal services. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing and servicing metal waste containers (front load, six cubic yard, with automatic locking/release poly-lids; some 4-yard containers specified), painted Refuge Tan.
- Weekly collection and removal of all materials from refuge lands, specifically on Tuesdays between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm.
- Cleaning up any waste material spilled during emptying.
- Repairing or replacing damaged containers within one week of notification.
- Annual steam cleaning and painting of all containers between December 1st and March 28th.
- Maintaining the total number of containers on the refuge and ensuring gates are closed and locked after service.
- Up to four additional special or pre/post-holiday services per year, within one business day of request.
- Personnel must possess required licensing, OSHA-compliant safety training, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: A base year from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with four additional option years, extending the potential contract duration through March 31, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted acquisition.
- Response Due: March 9, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET.
- Published Date: February 27, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Best Value Tradeoff, considering technical capabilities, price reasonableness, and positive past performance history. Offerors must provide quotes on company letterhead, including a total breakdown for each option year and a monthly quote.
Additional Notes
A site visit is encouraged. Submittals, including product/manufacturer's literature and a work schedule, are required and allow at least 7 working days for review. The solicitation incorporates Wage Determination 2015-5315, revision 28, for Oklahoma, which dictates minimum wage rates and fringe benefits. Detailed GPS coordinates and maps of dumpster locations are provided as attachments to aid in logistical planning. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0001, which extended the submission deadline.