Solid Waste Management Refuse and Recycling
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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 Army is soliciting proposals for Solid Waste Management Refuse and Recycling Services at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) and Adelphi Laboratory Center (ALC), Maryland. This requirement is for a Single Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm Fixed Price contract to manage non-hazardous solid waste, bulk waste, and recycling. This is a Total Small Business 8(a) Set-Aside. Proposals are due by June 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive non-hazardous solid waste management services, including green procurement, waste prevention, and disposal programs. Services encompass the collection, transportation, and disposal of commercial, industrial, and community activity waste. This includes scheduled solid waste collection, diversion/disposal, maintenance, special event support, and as-ordered tasks. Specific tasks involve container management, collection vehicle maintenance, and handling various waste streams such as cardboard, plastics, paper, scrap metal, and bulk items. The requirement excludes hazardous waste. Contractors must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations and provide a Quality Control Plan (QCP) and a Phase In/Phase Out Plan.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Single Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: A five-year contract, consisting of a base year and four option years, with an additional 6-month extension option.
- Base Year: September 10, 2026 – September 9, 2027
- Year 1: September 10, 2027 – September 9, 2028
- Year 2: September 10, 2028 – September 9, 2029
- Year 3: September 10, 2029 – September 9, 2030
- Year 4 (Option): September 10, 2030 – September 9, 2031
- 6 Month Extension (Option): September 10, 2031 – March 9, 2032
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business 8(a).
- NAICS Code: 562111 – Solid Waste Collection.
- Product Service Code: S205 – Trash/Garbage Collection Services.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: June 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.
- Submission Method: Bids must be submitted as a hard copy to ACC - APG, 6867 Colleran Rd, Bldg. 324, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005.
- Questions Due: May 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT, via email to Samantha Hayes (samantha.c.hayes.civ@army.mil) and Amy Bowen (amy.m.bowen.civ@army.mil).
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the lowest-priced, responsive, and responsible bidder, considering only price and price-related factors.
Additional Notes
A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) outlines the Government's methods for evaluating contractor performance against the Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements, including customer feedback, inspections, and review of the contractor's Quality Control Program. The QASP details acceptable quality levels and surveillance methods for various services.