OK-WICHITA MTNS NWR-WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES
Overview
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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), specifically the FWS, SAT TEAM 2 office, is soliciting proposals for Solid Waste Collection Services at the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge in Indiahoma, Oklahoma. This is an unrestricted acquisition for a firm-fixed-price contract, with services required weekly. Quotes are due by March 9, 2026, at 5:00 pm EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide weekly solid waste collection services, including the provision, servicing, and maintenance of metal waste containers (primarily 6-cubic yard, some 4-yard). Services include:
- Weekly collection on Tuesdays between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm.
- Removal of all collected materials from refuge lands.
- Cleaning up spilled waste during emptying.
- Repairing or replacing damaged containers within one week.
- Annual steam cleaning and painting of containers (Refuge Tan) between December 1st and March 28th.
- Maintaining the total number of containers.
- Up to four special pickups per year, within one business day of request.
- Personnel must possess required licensing, OSHA-compliant safety training, and PPE. Specific dumpster locations are detailed in attached GPS lists and maps.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: A base year from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, plus four one-year option periods extending through March 31, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted Acquisition
- Response Due: March 9, 2026, 5:00 pm EST
- Published Date: February 26, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit quotes on company letterhead, including a total breakdown for each option year and a monthly quote. Quotes and questions should be emailed to Khalilah Brown at khalilah_brown@fws.gov. Evaluation will be based on a Best Value Tradeoff, considering technical capabilities, price reasonableness, and positive past performance history. Offerors must provide firm name, subcontractor details (if applicable), UEI, point of contact, phone, and email with their quote.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference. Payment will be made via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). A U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (2015-5315, revision 28) for Oklahoma counties is applicable, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits under the Service Contract Act, which bidders must factor into their pricing. A site visit is encouraged.