International Aircraft Trash Removal
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 the Air Force is conducting a Sources Sought for International Aircraft Trash Removal Services at MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, FL. This market research aims to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing 24/7 on-call regulated garbage collection for arriving international aircraft. The Government is interested in a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by June 5, 2026, at 10:00 EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves providing 24/7 on-call regulated garbage collection services for international aircraft arriving at MacDill Air Force Base. The contractor will be responsible for collecting regulated trash directly from aircraft and transporting/disposing of it into a designated, USDA-approved on-base dumpster provided by the Government. The NAICS code for this service is 562111 with a size standard of $47M.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit a capabilities package demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement. The package should include:
- Company capabilities, including commercial sales and product specifications.
- Whether the firm is a manufacturer, or the name and size of the manufacturer.
- DUNS, CAGE Code, SAM expiration date, and any related specifications/drawings.
- A brief description of company size (annual revenues, employee count).
- Business status (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, VOSB, small business).
- Anticipated teaming arrangements, if any, delineating work between prime and partners.
- Description of similar services offered to Government and commercial customers.
- Status as a Foreign-owned/foreign-controlled firm and any contemplated use of foreign national employees.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: June 5, 2026, at 10:00 EST
- Published: May 29, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to procure these services. All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov). Future information, including any potential RFQ issuance or amendments, will be posted on SAM.gov. Responses should be submitted electronically to owen.harris.2@us.af.mil and vincent.mata.3@us.af.mil; telephone responses will not be accepted.