S--LAKE26-0026-LAKE TRASH SERVICES
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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, National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole-source bridge contract to Boulder Disposal for trash collection services at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This 1-year contract, valued over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, is necessary to prevent an imminent lapse in essential services, which would pose a threat to public health and safety. The current contract expires on February 28, 2026, and an urgent need arose due to insufficient time for a new competitive acquisition following an unprecedented government shutdown.
Contract Details
- Action: Sole-source bridge contract via Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.
- Contractor: Boulder Disposal (incumbent, small business).
- Period of Performance: March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027 (12 months).
- Estimated Value: Over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).
- Contracting Activity: Department of the Interior, National Park Service, ConOps West, LAKE MABO, Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
- Authority: FAR 6.302-2 (Unusual and compelling urgency).
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide and maintain 133 solid waste containers, 29 single stream recycling containers, and 3 22-yard-roll-off containers, including replacements. Services will be performed across both the Nevada and Arizona areas of Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition
The sole-source award is justified by unusual and compelling urgency. An extension of the previous contract was not feasible due to un-evaluated pricing. A 43-day government shutdown (October 1, 2025) severely limited the time available to conduct a new 5-year competitive acquisition, making it impossible to avoid a service lapse without this bridge contract. Market research was not conducted due to this urgency.
Future Plans
The NPS is actively preparing a competitive solicitation for a 5-year follow-on contract for these services, which is anticipated to be issued in summer 2026.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Caleb Overbaugh at caleb_overbaugh@nps.gov.