Saipan Dumpsters and Disposal Services
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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 is soliciting proposals for Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Refuse Collection and Disposal Services to support military exercise operations at the Cowtown Site and Saipan International Airport in Saipan, CNMI. This requirement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside and seeks services from June 1st through July 16th, 2026. Proposals are due May 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary personnel, supervision, transportation, and equipment for non-hazardous MSW refuse collection and disposal. Key requirements include:
- Capacity: A minimum total of 40 cubic yards of container capacity at Cowtown, with flexibility in dumpster sizes.
- Collection: Minimum weekly collection, dynamically adjusted to ensure no container ever exceeds 80% of its capacity.
- Environmental Control: Maintain clean, sanitary, and odor-controlled dumpsters with securely closed lids. Ensure zero spillage during operations and immediate cleanup of any spills. All waste must be disposed of at legally approved facilities in accordance with local CNMI laws.
- Excluded Waste: Hazardous materials, toxic waste, medical waste, lithium batteries, and electronics are explicitly excluded.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, through July 16, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 562111 (Size Standard: $47.00 Million)
- Product Service Code (PSC): S205 (Trash/Garbage Collection Services)
- Response Due Date: May 28, 2026, at 06:00 PM local time
- Published Date: May 25, 2026
- Payment: Government Purchase Card (GPC) or Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Transaction fees must be included in the quoted price.
Key Requirements & Special Provisions
The contractor must designate a Contract Manager within five days of award, available during the Period of Performance, and able to respond to the KO/COR within two hours. A 24-hour emergency contact number is required, with response and corrective action initiated within two hours. Contractors must ensure their personnel are supervised by the contractor, not the U.S. Government. Security and access require obtaining necessary identification and vehicle passes for military exercise footprints and adhering to the Installation/Exercise Commander's standards of conduct. A Quality Control (QC) program is also required.
Wage Determination
Bidders must consider the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (Attachment 2) for Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and Wake Island. This document outlines minimum wage rates and fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare ($5.55/hour), vacation, and holidays, which are crucial for accurate proposal pricing and labor cost estimations.
Evaluation
Award will be based on price and other factors, as detailed in the solicitation.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Joshua Pickering at joshua.pickering.3@us.af.mil.