Recycling Services
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Department of the Air Force, specifically the 92 CONS LGC office at Fairchild AFB, WA, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for Recycling Services. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks a contractor to manage comprehensive recycling operations at the base. Quotes are due by June 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM PT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for recycling collection, processing, marketing, transportation, and delivery of recyclable materials, as well as operating the on-base Recycling Center at Fairchild AFB. This includes developing collection routes, managing government-provided containers, weighing materials, processing various recyclables (corrugated cardboard, paper, aluminum cans, plastics, ink/toner cartridges, wood pallets), and marketing commodities to optimize revenue. The contractor must also provide on-site recycling education to base personnel and perform maintenance on Government-Furnished Facilities and Incidental Property (GFF_IP) up to $1,000 per occurrence, along with general housekeeping for the Recycling Center.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Priced
- Period of Performance: A Base Year (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027) plus four one-year Option Years, extending potentially through September 30, 2031.
- Place of Performance: Fairchild Air Force Base, WA.
- NAICS Code: 562920 (Materials Recovery Facilities) with a $25 million size standard.
- Product and Service Code (PSC): S205 (Trash/Garbage Collection Services).
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business.
Key Requirements & Conditions
Bidders must adhere to specific Air Force terms, including a prohibition on Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) and strict contractor access requirements for Fairchild AFB. This involves coordination with the 92d Security Forces Squadron, obtaining Defense Biometrics Identification Cards (DBIDS), and complying with vehicle access rules. Contractor personnel must be fluent in English. The contract also incorporates Wage Determination 2015-5537, Revision 28, which specifies minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for Spokane and Stevens Counties, WA, under the Service Contract Act. Bidders must ensure their labor costs meet these requirements. Performance standards include limits on customer complaints and a requirement for re-performance within one business day for validated issues. Contractors must also develop a Quality Control program and submit regular reports.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be emailed to SrA Chase Polit (chase.polit@us.af.mil) and Kathleen Rauch (kathleen.rauch@us.af.mil) by the due date. The government will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous, considering Price and Past Performance. This will be a Subjective Trade-off, where Past Performance is approximately equal to Price. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. The offer acceptance period is 120 calendar days.
Important Dates & Actions
- Site Visit: June 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM PT. Attendees must RSVP by June 5, 2026.
- Questions Due: June 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM PT.
- RFQ Due Date: June 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM PT.
- Past Performance Questionnaire: Must be completed and returned by June 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM PT.
Contact Information
- Primary: Chase Polit (chase.polit@us.af.mil, 509-247-3488)
- Secondary: Kathleen L. Rauch (kathleen.rauch@us.af.mil, 509-247-4865)