S--NCAO Solid Waste Disposal Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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 Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, MP-REGIONAL OFFICE has issued a Sources Sought notice for Solid Waste Disposal Services for its Northern California Area Office (NCAO). This market research aims to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing comprehensive solid waste collection and disposal, and to determine the appropriate acquisition method, including potential small business set-asides. Capability statements are due by June 18, 2026, 3:00 p.m. PDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, supervision, equipment, transportation, supplies, and tools necessary for solid waste disposal services. This includes:
- Weekly Service: On-site placement and emptying of garbage containers at the Shasta Dam Area (NCAO main complex, Upper Vista House, Shasta Power Plant) and Keswick Office Building.
- On-Call Services: Provision of 20-yard roll-off containers for the Shasta Maintenance Center, to be dumped within two working days of request.
- Additional Services: Provision of extra garbage containers (scheduled or on-call) for special projects or unscheduled pickups at Shasta Dam Area, Keswick, and remote locations (Spring Creek Powerplant, J. F. Carr Powerplant, Whiskeytown Lake), with two working days' notice. All services must comply with state, county, and city sanitation laws and EPA regulations (40 CFR parts 241 and 257).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (for acquisition planning)
- NAICS: 562111 – Solid Waste Collection (Small Business Size Standard: $47.0 Million)
- Product/Service Code: S205 - Trash/Garbage Collection Services
- Anticipated Duration: One (1) Base Year (12 months) and four (4) 12-month option years (2027-2030).
- Set-Aside: Not yet determined; market research will inform potential small business socio-economic set-aside.
- Response Due: June 18, 2026, 3:00 p.m. PDT
- Published: June 4, 2026
Place of Performance
Services will be performed at designated facilities within the NCAO, including the main complex at Shasta Lake, CA; Keswick location in Redding, CA; Spring Creek Powerplant; J. F. Carr Powerplant; and Whiskeytown Lake.
Key Requirements
The anticipated contract type is Firm Fixed-Price. Performance standards include 95% timeliness for scheduled pickups and 24-hour response for emergency roll-offs, with 95% quality adherence to industry standards. Contractor personnel must adhere to local site access policies, and drivers must follow safety practices.
Submission Details
Interested contractors should submit capability statements including:
- Firm’s name, address, telephone number, business size, and type (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, Small Business, WOSB).
- Point of contact (name, position, phone, email).
- Demonstration of previous prime or subcontractor experience performing similar services. Statements should be emailed to Steven Teves at steven_teves@ios.doi.gov.
Additional Notes
This notice is for acquisition planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation. A formal solicitation, if issued, will be posted on SAM.gov.