Source Sought - Regulated Garbage Incineration, Minot AFB, ND
Overview
Buyer
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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 5th Contracting Squadron at Minot Air Force Base (AFB) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify contractors capable of providing regulated garbage incineration services for Minot AFB, North Dakota. This market research aims to gather industry information on capabilities and availability. Responses are requested by March 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the regulated incineration of garbage generated from international aircraft arriving at Minot AFB. Services must comply with USDA APHIS regulations to prevent the introduction of foreign pests and diseases. Key aspects include:
- Providing all personnel, equipment, materials, and services for incineration.
- Operating and maintaining a facility approved for regulated garbage disposal.
- Incinerating "Regulated Garbage" (waste from conveyances in foreign ports within two years or Hawaii/US territories within one year) according to USDA APHIS standards.
- Using a state-certified and calibrated scale for weighing, and providing serialized Weight Tickets for each delivery, which will be the primary source for invoice verification.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Purpose: Gather industry information; not a solicitation for award.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: March 13, 2026, 4:00 PM CST
- Published: February 19, 2026
Submission Details
Interested parties are invited to submit a Capability Statement via email to kha.ho@us.af.mil and keri.meis.1@us.af.mil. The email subject line should be "Response to Sources Sought - Regulated Garbage Incinerator." The Capability Statement should, at a minimum, include:
- Company name, address, CAGE code, and UEI number.
- Point of contact with phone number and email.
- A brief description of company capabilities related to the Statement of Work (Attachment 1).
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties. Any future solicitation will be made available only on SAM.gov.