FY27 Base Refuse

Background
The 341st Contracting Squadron at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, is conducting a Sources Sought notice to identify capable commercial vendors for base-wide refuse collection, transportation, and disposal services.

The goal is to maximize participation from qualified small business concerns across all socioeconomic categories, including 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB. This market research aims to determine if the acquisition can be competitively set aside for small businesses under the Rule of Two.

Work Details
The Contractor service requirements include:
1) Collect Municipal Solid Waste according to the established schedule with no more than 2 customer complaints monthly;
2) Dispose of Municipal Solid Waste in accordance with governing directives with zero deficiencies permitted;
3) Provide and maintain equipment and solid waste containers in good working condition with no more than 2 customer complaints monthly;
4) Provide monthly reports detailing total tonnage of refuse collected and materials recycled by commodity with zero deficiencies permitted.

The Contractor will undergo periodic validation checks by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), addressing any unsatisfactory inspections or customer complaints. Quality control procedures must be developed to ensure compliance with commercial practices. The Contractor must also ensure safety requirements are met as per OSHA standards and provide necessary training for employees.

Period of Performance
The specific period of performance is not detailed in the provided information.

Place of Performance
Malmstrom AFB MT UNITED STATES

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must possess a Class D motor carrier certificate from the Montana Public Service Commission (PSC). All employees must be trained and experienced in their trade according to industry standards. The Contractor must obtain identification cards and base passes for all employees and vehicles, which may require background checks by Security Forces. Additionally, contractors are required to comply with Federal and State workers’ compensation statutes and maintain appropriate insurance coverage.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity for FY27 base-wide refuse collection, transportation, and disposal at Malmstrom AFB appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior awards to Montana Waste Systems under FA462621D0002 (10/01/21–09/30/26, $1,837,609) and related task orders/contracts in 2025–2026 (e.g., $241,637 and $206,415), which required integrated solid waste management collection and recycling services at the same installation. The prior work descriptions emphasize providing personnel, equipment, vehicles, and off-base facilities for refuse/recycling and performing collection/disposal in accordance with applicable regulations—requirements that align closely with the current solicitation’s municipal solid waste collection schedule, disposal compliance, container/equipment maintenance, and monthly tonnage reporting.