F--Removal and proper disposal of hazard materials at
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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 Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Navajo Region, has issued a solicitation for the removal and proper disposal of hazardous materials at the Gamerco Warehouse in Gamerco, New Mexico. This opportunity is 100% set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) under the Buy Indian Act. Offers are due by February 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM MS Local Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the safe removal, handling, transport, and disposal of outdated or unused COVID-19 sanitation equipment and materials currently stored at the BIA Gamerco Facility, Building 320. This includes approximately 42 pallets of various materials, such as:
- ~14,300 gallons of 70% isopropyl alcohol in poly-totes.
- ~3,600 gallons of liquid or gel hand sanitizer (70-80% isopropyl alcohol).
- ~4,101 gallons of liquid or liquid-foam cleaning/disinfectant products.
- Small amounts of PPE (face masks, cloth masks, face shields, gowns).
Key tasks involve providing a disposal plan, collecting, packaging, and labeling all waste according to OSHA, EPA, and waste-management guidelines, and disposing of chemical disinfectants as hazardous waste to a certified company. Recycling of materials like metal stands, plastic containers, ethanol-based products, and plexiglass is encouraged where feasible. Site restoration and documentation (waste disposal manifests, final completion report with photos) are required deliverables.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation / Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial items.
- Product/Service Code: F108 (Hazardous Substance Removal, Cleanup, And Disposal Services And Operational Support).
- Period of Performance: March 2, 2026, to July 31, 2026 (or 120 calendar days after Notice to Proceed).
- Set-Aside: 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) under the Buy Indian Act.
- Questions Due: February 17, 2026.
- Offers Due: February 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM MS Local Time.
Eligibility & Submission
- NAICS Code: 562910, with a size standard of $25 million.
- Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- An Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Representation Form must be completed and submitted to confirm eligibility.
- Quotes should include an itemized breakdown of costs and be submitted electronically.
- Questions must be submitted in writing to lynelle.benallie@bia.gov.
Evaluation
Award will be made on a Best Value Basis, considering the following factors in descending order of importance:
- Technical Approach
- Key Project Management/Technical Support (qualifications, experience, Project Manager's resume)
- Past Performance (3-5 client references, project descriptions)
- Price Technical and past performance are considered significantly more important than cost or price.
Additional Notes
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP), unless a waiver is requested. Wage rates for McKinley County, NM, under the Service Contract Act apply.