Aircraft Regulated Garbage Services (Pick-Up & Disposal), Travis AFB CA

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, specifically Regulated Garbage Services (Pick-Up & Disposal). It serves as the sole solicitation, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• The contractor will provide services under a Firm Fixed Priced contract.

• Services include Regulated Garbage Services (Pick-Up & Disposal) as detailed in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• The contractor must complete and submit the Vendor Information section, the attached Pricing Worksheet, and the Contractor Responsibility Verification form.

• A Technical Response to the Technical Factors provided in Attachment 3 is required to demonstrate the contractor's ability to meet PWS requirements.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Priced.

• Period of Performance: Includes a base period and four option years, plus a 6-month option to extend. Offers must hold prices for 60 calendar days from the receipt date.

• FOB Destination.

• RFQ Response Deadline: June 30, 2026, 12:00 PM PDT. Offers or revisions received after this time will not be accepted unless requested by the Contracting Officer.

• Submission Method: Electronically via email to both points of contact.

• Questions Deadline: June 16, 2026, 12:00 PM PDT.

• Evaluation Approach: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Evaluation Factors: Technical (Acceptable/Unacceptable) and Price.

• This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• All responsible sources may submit a quotation and will be considered.

• Product Service Code: S205 - Trash/Garbage Collection Services.

• NAICS Code: 562111 - Solid Waste Collection.

• Technical Data: All necessary information is contained within this solicitation and its attachments.

• Attachments include: Provisions and Clauses, Contractor Responsibility Verification, Technical Factors, Pricing Worksheet, TAFB Security Requirements, Performance Work Statement (PWS), and Wage Determination.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the technical factors and subfactors that offerors must address in their response to the solicitation for Regulated Garbage Services at Travis Air Force Base, CA. It details the specific requirements and capabilities the government will assess to determine technical capability.

Factor 1: Service and Operational Capabilities

• Garbage Pickup: Requirements for picking up USDA-regulated garbage on an as-needed basis (1-2 pickups/week, 100-300 lbs/pickup, approx. 15,000 lbs annually), with a maximum of one missed pickup per month.
• Emergency Services: Ability to provide emergency pickups with 24-hour notice (estimated four calls per year).
• Containers: Contractor must provide their own containers for storage and transport.
• Hours of Operation: Business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.

Factor 2: Compliance and Qualifications

• USDA and CBP Compliance: Must meet qualifications specified in the compliance agreement with USDA and be verified by US Customs and Border Protection.
• Treatment and Disposal: Must ensure regulated garbage is treated and disposed of according to strict USDA guidelines (incineration or sterilization).
• Driver Licensing: All drivers must possess a valid state driver's license.

Factor 3: Management and Administrative

• Quality Control: Must employ a commercial quality control program to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services.
• Key Personnel: Must designate a contract manager and an alternate with full authority, available during standard business hours.
• Documentation: Must provide a detailed manifest for each pickup and a monthly invoice including weight, number of pickups, and billing totals.

Offerors must provide a response (not exceeding 10 pages) detailing how they will meet these technical factors and subfactors. This document is critical for understanding the specific technical requirements and evaluation criteria for the Regulated Garbage Services opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "Attachment 1: Provisions & Clauses," lists various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses that are applicable to the solicitation. It serves as a reference for bidders to understand the regulatory requirements that will govern the contract.

• The attachment is organized into tables, detailing specific FAR and DFARS provisions/clauses.
• Each entry includes a reference number (e.g., FAR 52.203-11), a title describing the provision/clause, the date it was established or last updated, and an applicability indicator ('Yes').
• Many entries are marked as 'DEVIATION 2026-00028', indicating temporary changes or specific conditions.

Bidders must review this list to understand all mandatory clauses and provisions that will be incorporated into the resulting contract. This includes requirements related to:

• Federal transactions and payments
• System for Award Management (SAM) registration
• Service Contract Labor Standards
• Small business utilization and set-asides
• Buy American Act and trade agreements
• Cybersecurity requirements (NIST SP 800-171, CMMC)
• Prohibitions related to specific countries or entities (Iran, Xinjiang, Maduro Regime)
• Reporting and submission requirements

Understanding these provisions is crucial for determining eligibility, compliance, and the overall feasibility of bidding on the opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "Contractor Responsibility Verification," outlines the criteria and requirements for prospective contractors to demonstrate their responsibility in accordance with FAR 9.103 and FAR 9.104. It serves as a form to be completed by bidders to provide information and supporting documentation verifying their capability to perform a contract.

• FAR 9.103: States that contracts should only be awarded to responsible prospective contractors and requires affirmative demonstration of responsibility, including proposed subcontractors.
• FAR 9.104: Details the factors a prospective contractor must meet to be determined responsible, including:
  • Adequate financial resources.
  • Ability to meet delivery or performance schedules.
  • Satisfactory performance record.
  • Satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics.
  • Necessary organization, experience, and technical skills.
  • Necessary production, construction, and technical equipment and facilities.
  • Otherwise qualified and eligible under applicable laws.
• Verification Sections: The form requires bidders to confirm their ability to meet each of the FAR 9.104 factors and to provide supporting documentation or statements. Specific areas covered include:
  • Financial Resources
  • Meeting Delivery Requirement
  • Performance Record
  • Business Integrity and Ethics
  • Organizational Structure
  • Production Capabilities

This form is critical for bidders to understand the government's requirements for establishing contractor responsibility. Bidders must carefully review these criteria and prepare to provide the necessary evidence and certifications to demonstrate their eligibility and capability to successfully perform the contract. Failure to adequately address these responsibility factors may result in a determination of nonresponsibility.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing worksheet (Attachment 4) that outlines the CLINs, performance periods, and quantities for supplies and services requested. Bidders should use this to understand the cost structure and prepare their pricing proposals.

• CLINs: Covers base year, four option years, and a 6-month extension.
• Performance Periods: Clearly defines the start and end dates for each contract period, from October 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031.
• Supplies/Services: Details two main service categories:
  • PICK-UP RATE PER POUND: Up to 15,000 lbs annually.
  • REGULATED GARBAGE: Up to 104 pick-ups per year, plus 4 emergency pick-ups per year.
• Quantities: Specifies the number of units (pounds or each) for each CLIN.
• Unit Price & Extended Amount: Fields are present for pricing, but all extended amounts are listed as $0.0, indicating that pricing is to be filled in by the bidder.

This worksheet is critical for bidders to accurately price the services required for the entire contract period, including all option years and the extension. Bidders must complete the 'Unit Price' and 'Extended Amount' columns based on the provided quantities and the solicitation's requirements (IAW PWS). The structure provided helps in understanding the volume and frequency of services expected.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the security requirements for accessing Travis Air Force Base (TAFB), including identity proofing, vetting procedures, and disqualifying criteria for base access. It is intended to inform contractors about the necessary steps and documentation required to gain entry to the installation.

• Identity Proofing and Vetting: Contractors must undergo identity proofing and vetting, which may include National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and California Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (CLETS) checks. A current favorable government security clearance verified through JPAS can exempt contractors from this.
• Required Identification: A list of acceptable forms of identification for identity proofing is provided, including U.S. Passports, Permanent Resident Cards (I-551), Employment Authorization Documents (I-766), and valid Driver's Licenses. Additional supplemental sources are also listed.
• REAL ID Act Compliance: Details the requirements of the REAL ID Act of 2005 for state-issued driver's licenses and ID cards, and how compliance or non-compliance affects base access.
• Base Access Disqualifiers: A comprehensive list of criteria that will result in denial of base access, including known terrorist affiliations, previous barring from federal facilities, criminal convictions (espionage, terrorism, violent crimes, drug offenses), and suspicion of extensive criminal behavior.
• Contractor Responsibilities: Outlines the primary contractor's role in coordinating base entry, advising contractors on security requirements, managing base passes, and reporting changes in employee status.
• Base Pass Procedures: Details the process for obtaining base passes, including the submission of an Entry Authority List (EAL) and the required information.
• Force Protection Conditions (FPCON): Explains how different FPCON levels impact contractor access and escort requirements.
• Training Requirements: Mentions Information Protection Security Training, Antiterrorism Force Protection Training, and Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements.

This document is critical for any bidder whose personnel will require access to Travis Air Force Base. Understanding these security requirements, the necessary identification, and potential disqualifiers is essential for successful contract performance and timely access to the installation. Bidders should ensure their proposed personnel meet these criteria and factor the associated processes into their planning and resource allocation.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide regulated garbage pickup and disposal services for the 60th Aerial Port Squadron at Travis AFB, CA.

• Provide regulated garbage pickup services on an as-needed basis, with a minimum of once per week and a maximum of twice per week.

• Estimated garbage volume: 100-300 lbs per pickup, or 15,000 lbs annually.

• Contractor shall not miss more than one pickup per month.

• Provide containers for storage and transport of regulated garbage.

• Ensure regulated garbage is treated under strict USDA Agriculture guidelines (incineration or sterilization).

• Meet all qualifications per compliance agreement with USDA and verified by US Customs and Border Protection Agency.

• Provide a detailed manifest for all regulated garbage picked up.

• Provide a monthly invoice with weight and pickup details.

• Weighing of regulated garbage will be performed by fleet service prior to pickup.

• Base Year: October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027.

• Four (4) 12-month option years, ending September 30, 2031.

• Place of Performance: 60 APS Fleet Service section, 640 E Street Bldg. P-1, Travis AFB CA 94535.

• This is a non-personnel services contract.

• Contractor must employ a quality control program to ensure services meet requirements.

• Contractor personnel require access to Travis AFB and must have a valid state driver's license.

• Contractor shall safeguard all government equipment, information, and property.

• Contractor shall attend post-award conferences and periodic progress meetings.

• Contractor must provide a contract manager and an alternate, available between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed.

• Services are not provided on federal holidays.

• Business hours for conducting business are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday, except Federal holidays or government facility closures.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued under the Service Contract Act, specifically for the State of California, Area: California Counties of Solano. It lists the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing contract work covered by the Service Contract Act.

• Wage Determination Number: 2015-5655, Revision No. 26, dated May 13, 2026.
• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of occupations, each with a corresponding code, title, and required hourly wage rate.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific health and welfare benefits are detailed at the end of the document.
• Executive Orders: Mentions applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage).
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for requesting authorization of additional classifications and wage rates not listed in the determination.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing the contract. It dictates the baseline wages and benefits that must be paid to employees working on the contract, directly impacting the cost proposal and overall bid competitiveness. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements.