Solid Waste Removal & Disposal Services - FCC Pollock
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Justice, Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Field Acquisition Office, has issued a Sources Sought announcement for Solid Waste Removal & Disposal Services at the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Pollock, Louisiana. This is a new requirement to gather market research for a potential future indefinite delivery/requirements type contract. Responses to the Market Research Questionnaire are due by April 3, 2026, at 11:00 am EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive solid waste removal and disposal services, including trash/garbage collection (Product Service Code S205). The attached draft Statement of Work (SOW) details the scope, performance period, place of performance, contractor use of premises, contraband policy, personnel security, equipment, contractor vehicles, cleanliness of collection areas, trash pick-up procedures, schedule, estimated tonnage, removal and disposal requirements, inclement weather, holiday schedule, inmate management, and invoicing procedures.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (potential future Indefinite Delivery/Requirements contract with firm-fixed prices)
- Duration: Anticipated 1 base year and four (4) option years (12-month periods each)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to determine small business capabilities)
- NAICS: 562111 (Solid Waste Collection) with a $47 million small business size standard
- Response Due: April 3, 2026, 11:00 am EST
- Published: March 24, 2026
Questionnaire Focus Areas
Interested parties are requested to complete a Market Research Questionnaire providing information on:
- Business size and eligibility for small business programs (8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, SDVOSB).
- Certification to provide services in Louisiana.
- Ability to act as Prime Contractor or Subcontractor.
- Ownership/operation of a permitted landfill.
- Subcontracting levels and compliance with FAR 52.219-14.
- Availability of qualified employees and SAM registration status.
- Ability to provide firm-fixed unit pricing for future contract periods.
- Estimated proposal preparation time and time to begin services after award.
- Any issues with the attached draft Statement of Work.
- Prior experience providing services in a prison environment.
Submission Requirements
Responses to the Market Research Questionnaire should be emailed to Sarah Burke at sburke@bop.gov. The deadline for submissions is April 3, 2026, at 11:00 am EST.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought announcement ONLY and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government to award a contract. The purpose is solely for market research to determine industry interest and capability. A draft Statement of Work is provided for review. Any future solicitation will be distributed exclusively through www.sam.gov.