Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q0449
USDA ARS Solicitation for Solid Waste Recycling and Refuse Services at NBAF, Manhattan, KS
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
April 09, 2026
Respond By
May 04, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q0449
NAICS
562111, 562119, 562920
This procurement seeks solid waste recycling and refuse services for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas, managed by the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS). - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Acquisition and Property Division (APD), Office ARS-1232SA - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Products and Services Requested: - Solid waste recycling and refuse collection services for government-furnished equipment (GFE) - Rental and service of dumpsters and baler/compactors in various sizes: - 30 cubic yard (CY) baler/compactors (refuse, cardboard, shredded paper) - 20 CY roll-off dumpsters (wood pallets, construction debris, scrap metal) - 10 CY dumpsters (co-mingled recyclables) - 2 CY front load dumpsters (refuse) - Annual steam cleaning of four baler/compactors (offsite, with government witnessing opportunity) - Estimated annual waste volume: 66 tons - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Strict security and site access compliance required - Services provided on a will-call basis for government-furnished containers - Rental and service of containers at both the NBAF campus and an external distribution center - Contract is set aside for small businesses, including EDWOSB and WOSB - Firm-fixed price contract with a one-year base period and four one-year option periods (up to five years total) - Deliveries and services scheduled annually - Key Locations: - National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), 1980 Denison Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502 - External Distribution Center, 1200 Kretschmer Dr., Suite 100, Manhattan, KS 66502 - USDA ARS Acquisition and Property Division, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0449 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Solid Waste Recycling at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), located at Manhattan, KS 66502.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 526111, Solid Waste Collection. The small business size standard is $47.0M. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.