Removal and proper disposal of hazard materials at
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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 Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Navajo Region, is soliciting quotes for the removal and proper disposal of hazardous materials at the Gamerco Warehouse in Gamerco, New Mexico. This opportunity is a 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside under the Buy Indian Act. The primary objective is to safely remove and dispose of outdated or unused COVID-19 sanitation equipment and materials. Offers are due by February 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Local Time (MDT).
Scope of Work
This requirement involves the comprehensive removal, handling, transport, and disposal of approximately 42 pallets of COVID-19 related materials. Key items include:
- ~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).
The contractor must provide a disposal plan, collect, package, and label all waste according to OSHA, EPA, and waste-management guidelines, disposing of chemical disinfectants to a certified company. Recycling of feasible materials is encouraged. Site restoration and a final completion report with photos are required deliverables.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ).
- Product/Service Code: F108 (Hazardous Substance Removal, Cleanup, And Disposal Services And Operational Support).
- NAICS Code: 562910, with a size standard of $25 million.
- Period of Performance: 120 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed is issued.
- Questions Due: February 17, 2026.
- Offers Due: February 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Local Time (MDT).
- Published Date: February 9, 2026.
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.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is 100% set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) in accordance with the Buy Indian Act. Offerors must:
- Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Submit an ISBEE Certification Form (Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form).
- Comply with the Register of Wage Determinations under the Service Contract Act for McKinley County, NM.
Submission & Notes
Quotes, including an itemized breakdown of costs, must be submitted electronically. Payment requests will be processed electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP), with waiver requests submitted in writing. Questions should be submitted to Lynelle.Benallie@bia.gov; responses will be posted as an amendment.