SOURCES SOUGHT for DISPOSAL SERVICES of Contaminated Jet Fuel
Overview
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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 Hawaii National Guard is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify qualified sources, particularly Small Businesses, capable of providing disposal services for approximately 3,500 gallons of contaminated Jet-A fuel at Hickam AFB Airfield, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), Hawaii. Responses are due by 4 PM HST on June 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the safe removal, transport, and proper disposal/recycling of contaminated aviation (jet) fuel. The contractor must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control to drain, remove, transport, and recycle/dispose of Jet-A fuel suspected of hydraulic fluid contamination from a mobile R-11 refueler. Key performance requirements include:
- Safely draining the R-11 refueler.
- Preventing, containing, and immediately reporting/cleaning up any spills on Government property.
- Transporting and disposing of/recycling contaminated fuel in strict accordance with all applicable Federal, State of Hawaii (HDOH), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) codes and regulations.
- Providing a certified waste manifest document to the Government within seven (7) days after final inspection.
- Ensuring contractor personnel meet all base access and security requirements for JBPHH.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 562211 (Waste Treatment and Disposal)
- Product Service Code: F108 (Hazardous Substance Removal, Cleanup, And Disposal Services And Operational Support)
- Response Due: June 4, 2026, 4 PM HST
- Published: May 28, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a Capability Statement (3-5 pages maximum) demonstrating their ability to fulfill the requirement. Submissions should include:
- Company Profile: Name, Address, Point of Contact (Name, Phone, Email), CAGE Code, and Unique Entity ID (UEI).
- Business Size & Socioeconomic Status: Identify business size under NAICS 562211 and indicate if the firm is an 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), or Large Business.
- Technical Capability: A narrative demonstrating capability, equipment, and trained personnel for hazardous liquid waste extraction, transport, and disposal.
- Licensing & Permits: Confirmation of possession (or ability to obtain) necessary Federal and State of Hawaii environmental permits/licenses.
- Past Performance: Examples of recent, relevant contracts involving similar fuel purging and disposal operations.
Responses must be submitted electronically via email to Emma Newbegin at emma.a.newbegin.civ@army.mil with the subject line "Sources Sought Response - Contaimined Fuel Disposal R-11 - [Insert Company Name]".
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment that a procurement action will be issued. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice.