Pre-Solicitation Notice Solid Waste Services Fort Hood, Texas
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 Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) – Fort Hood, Texas, has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for Solid Waste Management Services at Fort Hood, Texas. This notice provides general information and solicits industry feedback for an upcoming 100% Small Business Set-Aside, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The anticipated contract will cover a phase-in period, a base year, and six option years, extending through November 2033. Questions and feedback are due by January 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing all management, tools, equipment, and labor for comprehensive solid waste services. This includes:
- Refuse collection and disposal for cantonment areas, administrative facilities, dining facilities, and family housing.
- Collection of wood waste, vegetative waste, and compostable material.
- Cleaning of grease traps and collection of grease trap waste from Garrison and food service facilities.
- Complete operation of the Fort Hood Landfill for municipal solid waste and special waste.
- Construction activities at the Fort Hood Landfill for municipal solid waste. The services must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and directives, and adhere to detailed performance standards outlined in the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Contract Details & Period of Performance
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 562212 – Solid Waste Landfill (Size Standard: $47 Million)
- PSC Code: M1PD – Operation Of Waste Treatment And Storage Facilities
- Place of Performance: Fort Hood, Texas, including Main Cantonment, West Fort Hood, North Fort Hood, Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (BLORA), and the Doppler radar site at Granger Lake.
- Period of Performance: An 84-month period, including:
- Phase-In: December 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
- Base Year (Ordering Period 1): January 1, 2027 – November 30, 2027
- Ordering Periods 2-7: December 1, 2027 – November 30, 2033
Acquisition Strategy & Evaluation
The Government contemplates a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Evaluation factors will include Technical (Equipment & Staffing, Quality Control, Phase-In, License/Experience), Past Performance, and Price. Proposals will be submitted in four volumes: General, Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. Prospective offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Key Requirements & Attachments
Draft attachments provide extensive details:
- Performance Standards: Specific service levels (GREEN, AMBER, RED, BLACK) with frequencies and response times.
- Staffing & Equipment: Baseline staffing estimates and a list of minimum required vehicles and equipment. Key personnel include a Project Manager and Landfill Manager with specific Texas Class A MSW licenses.
- Landfill Operations: Detailed requirements for landfill design, operation, environmental compliance, and site plans.
- Container Management: Inventory of refuse, roll-off, and compactor container locations.
- Reporting: Sample report forms and requirements for various reports (Waste Analysis, WCRRP).
- Environmental Compliance: Adherence to Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plan (SPCCP) and Facility Response Plan (FRP), and hazardous material authorization procedures.
- Government Furnished Property (GFP): A list of GFP, including buildings, scales, a compactor, and a fuel depot.
- Pricing: Bid schedule and wage determination sheets for labor categories.
Submission of Questions
Industry partners are invited to submit questions and feedback via email to the Contract Specialists, Mr. Winston Franks (winston.o.franks.civ@army.mil) and CPT Nighgell Davidson (nighgell.p.davidson.mil@army.mil). The subject line must be [Solicitation Number W91151-26-R-A003] – [Company Name]. Questions should focus on clarifying the scope of work, set-aside requirements, or anticipated timeline. The deadline for submissions is 11:59 pm CST, January 29, 2026. A formal solicitation is not yet available, and its release date is TBD; monitor SAM.gov for updates.