Combined Synopsis Solicitation-W9127S26QA015-Updated 3.pdf

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

***PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY***

Solicitation number W9127S26QA015 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06.

Set Aside, NAICS Code & Size Standard: This solicitation is being procured as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

The NAICS Code is 562111, Solid Waste Collection, which has an applicable size standard of $47M.

Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: This acquisition is to provide one (1) non-personal services contract for solid waste collections and disposal services within the area of responsibility of the Nimrod Blue Mountain Lake Project.

Place(s) and date(s) of performance:

Services shall be performed at Blue Mountain and Nimrod Lakes Park areas and administration areas.

Dates of performance will be as follows:

• Base Period – Date of Award – December 31, 2026

• Option Period 1 – January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027

• Option Period 2 – January 1, 2028 – December 31, 2028

Quotes are due no later than Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM CDT.

Only quotes submitted via email will be accepted. Submission format shall be .pdf form and emailed to Ashley.m.stokes@usace.army.mil. Please ensure the solicitation number, W9127S26QA015, is written in the subject line of your email.

Required Documents to Submit:

1. Request for Quotation cover page (signed).

2. Completed (filled in) Provisions, as applicable.

3. Completed Pricing Schedule with unit prices and total prices

4. Signed Amendments, as applicable.

5. IAW FAR 52.212-2 and addendum to 52.212-2

If you have any questions regarding this solicitation, please contact Ashley Stokes at either 501.340.1427 or Ashley.m.stokes@usace.army.mil.

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision.

The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items, is applicable to this solicitation. Please review this clause and addendum entirely.

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

*Please see the Clauses Incorporated by Reference section for additional FAR Clauses applicable to this acquisition.

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION COVER PAGE

US Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District Contracting Division, Attention: Ashley Stokes

Ashley.m.stokes@usace.army.mil

W9127S26QA015,

Solid Waste Collections and Disposal Services

Nimrod and Blue Mountain Lakes Project

Quote Submitted by:

Offeror Name:

Offeror Address:

Offeror Telephone:

Offeror Email Address:

Offeror Point of Contact:

Offeror Tax Identification Number (TIN):

Offeror UEI:

Offeror Cage Code:

Offeror Signature:

Date:

Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services Contract Nimrod-Blue Mountain Lakes Project

Pricing Sheet

Base Year (Date of Award– December 31, 2026)

CLIN Service Location Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

0001 Blue Mountain Office 43 Days

0002 Waveland Park - BM 43 Days

0003 Outlet Area Park - BM 43 Days

0004 Nimrod Project Office 43 Days

0005 River Road Park - NR 43 Days

0006 Quarry Cove Park - NR 35 Days

0007 Carden Point Park - NR 43 Days

0008 Carter Cove Park - NR 43 Days

0009 Sunlight Bay Park - NR 35 Days

Base Year Total Amount: _______________

Option Year 1 (January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027)

CLIN Service Location Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

1001 Blue Mountain Office 43 Days

1002 Waveland Park - BM 43 Days

1003 Outlet Area Park - BM 43 Days

1004 Nimrod Project Office 43 Days

1005 River Road Park - NR 43 Days

1006 Quarry Cove Park - NR 35 Days

1007 Carden Point Park - NR 43 Days

1008 Carter Cove Park - NR 43 Days

1009 Sunlight Bay Park - NR 35 Days

Option Year 1 Total Amount: _______________

Option Year 2 (January 1, 2028 – December 31, 2028)

CLIN Service Location Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

2001 Blue Mountain Office 44 Days

2002 Waveland Park - BM 44 Days

2003 Outlet Area Park - BM 44 Days

2004 Nimrod Project Office 44 Days

2005 River Road Park - NR 44 Days

2006 Quarry Cove Park - NR 35 Days

2007 Carden Point Park - NR 44 Days

2008 Carter Cove Park - NR 44 Days

2009 Sunlight Bay Park - NR 35 Days

Option Year 2 Total Amount: _______________

Total:

Base Year & All Options: _________________

Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.

2017-01

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards.

2026-02

52.204-13 System for Award Management- Maintenance.

2026-02

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded.

2026-02

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

2026-02

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. 2026-02

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans. 2026-02

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities.

2026-02

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans. 2026-02

52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act.

2026-02

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards. 2026-02

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. 2026-02

52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification. 2026-02

W9127S26QA015

52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026.

2026-02

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706.

2026-02

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving.

2024-05

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management.

2018-10

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.

2023-03

52.233-3 Protest after Award. 2026-02

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim.

2026-02

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

2011-09

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights.

2022-12

252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors.

2023-01

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

2018-12

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. 2006-12

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial 2023-11

Products or Commercial Services.

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. 2024-10

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation.

Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Feb 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options.

However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

Small business concern-

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (c) of this clause.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern, a small disadvantaged business concern, or a joint venture that was any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (e) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (g) of this clause, upon occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts-

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter.

(c) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s) assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code(s) can be found at https://www.sba.gov /document/support--table-size-standards.

(d) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing an end item that it does not manufacture, process, or produce itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition-

(1) Was set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(2) Used the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the Contractor waived the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Was an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(e) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the representation(s) required by paragraph (b) of this clause by validating or updating all its representations in the Representations and Certifications section of the System for Award Management (SAM) and its other data in SAM, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the Contractor's current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting officer in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause, that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(f) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs (e) or (g) of this clause.

(g) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in SAM, or does not have a representation in SAM for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed:

(1) The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern under ____NAICS Code assigned to ____contract number.

(2) [Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (g)(1) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1001.

(3) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program.

The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [____The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(4) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture.

The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [____The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __ .]

(5) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not an SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR

128.402. [____The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(6) HUBZone joint venture eligible under the HUBZone Program.[ Complete only if the offeror is a HUBZone small business concern. ] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that It [ ] is, [ ] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [____The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: .] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture must be certified as a HUBZone concern. [____Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title.]

(End of clause)

52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires.

2014-05

Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor ( 29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C.5341 or 5 332.

This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits

Addendum to Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel.

2011-01

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications.

2014-12

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations.

2026-02

52.222-3 Convict Labor. 2026-02

52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace. 2024-05

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims. 2014-05

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations.

2013-06

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation.

1984-04

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. 2026-02

52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems.

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative. 1991-12

252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product.

1992-04

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items. 2013-06

252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel.

2023-01

252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications. 1991-12

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.

2000-03

Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 calendar days[insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option]; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 calendar days days[60days unless a different number of days is inserted] before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 3 years(months) (years).

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by 1998-02

Reference.

Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es):

https://www.aquisition.gov/ ____ ____[Insert one or more Internet addresses]

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses.

2020-11

Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any DFARS[insert regulation name] (48 CFR 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

Solicitation Provisions

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-7 System for Award Management- Registration.

2026-02

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.

2022-09

Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

2026-02

Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Feb 2026)

(a) Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

*See Addendum*

(b) Options (if applicable). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following shall be used to evaluate quotes:

1. GENERAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

The quote shall be submitted via electronic copy as set forth below. Vendors are responsible for including sufficient details to permit a complete and accurate evaluation. Proprietary information shall be clearly marked. The submission shall be clearly indexed and logically assembled. Submissions must set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this solicitation. Absence of information will be deemed as if no support for that criterion was provided.

Vendors should limit submission to data essential for evaluation. Penalty for making false statements in quotes is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

FILE REQUIREMENTS

File format - The electronic copy shall be in Portable Document Format (PDF), filename extension: “.pdf” and suitable for viewing in Adobe Reader.

Bookmarks – The electronic copy shall be bookmarked. Additional bookmarks may be provided but shall be nested under the appropriate tab bookmark.

Hyperlinks - Hyperlinks in the electronic copy are not permitted. This includes hyperlinks within the document, such as Figure or Table references to the page containing that content and hyperlinks to websites.

Attachments - Attachments to the electronic copy are not permitted.

2. EVALUATION FACTORS, EVALUATION CRITERIA, AND BASIS OF AWARD

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote represents the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Using simplified acquisition procedures, the Government will evaluate each quote in accordance with the following evaluation criteria:

Factor 1 – Understanding the Performance Work Statement (PWS) Factor 2 – Key Personnel & Staffing Factor 3 – Prior Demonstrated Experience Factor 4 – Price

The non-price factors, when combined, are significantly more important than price. Evaluations will be based solely on the information included in the quote, so vendors are advised to present their best upon initial submission.

FACTOR 1. UNDERSTANDING THE PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Submission Requirements: The vendor shall submit a technical approach that demonstrates it fully understands the requirements and tasks laid out in the PWS.

Evaluation Criteria: The Government will evaluate the vendor’s submission based on their demonstrated understanding of the objectives in the PWS and planned execution of the project and will be assigned a confidence rating. The following elements will be evaluated:

a. The manner in which the vendor proposes to plan, manage, control, and provide the required services and deliverables;

b. The extent to which the vendor understands any problems, issues, constraints, organizations and system(s) involved; and

c. The methodologies proposed to ensure successful accomplishment of the work.

FACTOR 2. KEY PERSONNEL & STAFFING

Submission Requirements: The vendor shall provide resumes for the Project Manager and any other person on its staff being committed to this contract. Each resume should clearly demonstrate how each staff member meets contract requirements and whether they are employed to the prime contractor or a major subcontractor. The staffing plan shall provide an organizational outline and describe the manner in which the vendor intends to recruit, hire, retain and develop qualified staff.

Evaluation Criteria: The Government will assess the extent to which the vendor identifies and commits Key Personnel with appropriate experience and qualifications, its ability to recruit, hire and retain and develop qualified staff, and will be assigned a confidence rating.

a. Resumes will be evaluated based on the currency, quality and depth of experience of individual personnel working on similar projects (size, scope, magnitude, duration, and complexity); and

b. The staffing plan will be evaluated based on the strength of the certification training process that personnel receive, maintenance of professional credentials, and the continuing learning opportunities available to its personnel.

FACTOR 3. PRIOR DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE

Submission Requirement: The vendor shall identify three (3) previous or current contracts that are most similar in size, scope, and complexity to the work of this acquisition to demonstrate its experience to perform this work. This should be the vendor’s own experience as a prime or subcontractor; experience from a proposed subcontractor shall not be submitted.

Evaluation Criteria: The Government will assess its confidence that the vendor will successfully perform the work by evaluating the demonstrated experience from three contracts/orders performed within the past five (5) years (from the date of this RFQ release). Relevancy of the submitted experience versus the work outlined in the PWS will be taken into consideration.

FACTOR 4. PRICE

The Government will perform a price analysis after completion of technical evaluations. Price analysis will be performed to determine completeness, fairness, and reasonableness. The evaluation will determine the adequacy of the quote in fulfilling the requirements of the solicitation. Completeness addresses the extent to which the elements of the price quote are consistent with the requirements of the solicitation. Reasonableness will be established using historical price information, price competition information, the Independent Government Estimate (IGE), and any other pricing tools necessary. Price will not be rated but will be a factor in making the final decision for award.

BASIS OF AWARD

Rating Adjectives: All vendors will be rated using the adjectives listed in the chart below for Factors 1) Understanding the Performance Work Statement (PWS), 2) Key Personnel & Staffing, and 3) Prior Demonstrated Experience.

Confidence Ratings

High Confidence The Government has high confidence that the vendor understands the requirement, proposes a sound approach, and will be successful in performing the contract with little or no Government intervention.

Some Confidence The Government has some confidence that the vendor understands the requirement, proposes a sound approach, and will be successful in performing the contract with some Government intervention.

Low Confidence The Government has low confidence that the vendor understands the requirement, proposes a sound approach, or will be successful in performing the contract even with Government intervention.

Technical Evaluation Weights

Factor/Subfactor Description Relative Importance

FACTOR 1 Understanding the Performance Work Statement (PWS) Equal in importance to Factor 2 and Factor 3

FACTOR 2 Key Personnel & Staffing Equal in importance to Factor 1 and Factor 3

FACTOR 3 Prior Demonstrated Experience Equal in importance to factor 1 and Factor 2

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote represents the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered, using simplified acquisition procedures.

The non-price factors, when combined, are significantly more important than price.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

Addendum to Solicitation Provisions

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements- Representation.

2017-01

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options. 2026-02

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation.

2026-02

Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation (Feb 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Inverted domestic corporation means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned-

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

(b) Government agencies are not permitted to use appropriated (or otherwise made available) funds for contracts with either an inverted domestic corporation, or a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation, unless the exception at 9.108-3(b) applies or the requirement is waived in accordance with the procedures at 9.108-5.

(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that-

(1) It [ ] is, [ ] is not an inverted domestic corporation; and

(2) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation.

(End of provision)

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law.

2026-02

Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2026)

(a) The Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that-

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that-

(1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

(2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations. 2026-02

Small Business Program Representations (Feb 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business concern eligible under the WOSB Program.

HUBZone small business concern means a small business concern that meets the requirements described in 13 CFR 126.200, is certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and designated by SBA as a HUBZone small business concern in the Small Business Search (SBS) ( 13 CFR 126.103).

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program means an SDVOSB concern that is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300.

Small business concern-

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (b) of this provision.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

Small disadvantaged business concern means a small business concern that-

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by one or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States, and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13 CFR 124.106) by individuals who meet the criteria in paragraph (1) of this definition.

Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127) means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300.

(b)

(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 562111[insert NAICS code].

(2) The small business size standard is $47,000,000.00 [insert size standard].

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce (i.e., nonmanufacturer), is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition-

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(c) Representations.

(1) The offeror represents as part of its offer that-

(i) it [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern; or

(ii) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.103(h) and 13 CFR 125.8(a) and (b). [____________The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(2) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a women-owned small disadvantage business concern.

(3) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program.

The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ ____The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(4) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture.

The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ ____The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(5) SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror is certified as a SDVOSB concern]. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402. [____The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture:__.]

(6) HUBZone joint venture eligible under the HUBZone Program. [Complete only if the offeror is a HUBZone small business concern.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [ ____The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture must be certified as a HUBZone concern.

(d) Notice. Under 15 U.S.C. 645(d), any person who misrepresents a firm's status as a business concern that is small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned small, economically disadvantaged women-owned small, or women-owned small eligible under the WOSB Program in order to obtain a contract to be awarded under the preference programs established pursuant to section 8, 9, 15, 31, and 36 of the Small Business Act or any other provision of Federal law that specifically references section 8(d) for a definition of program eligibility, will be-

(1) Punished by imposition of fine, imprisonment, or both;

(2) Subject to administrative remedies, including suspension and debarment; and

(3) Ineligible for participation in programs conducted under the authority of the Act.

(End of provision)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.

1998-02

Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es):

https://www.aquisition.gov/________[Insert one or more Internet addresses]

(End of provision)

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions. 2020-11

Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any DFARS[insert regulation name](48 CFR Chapter2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

US ARMY COPRS OF ENGINEERS

LITTLE ROCK DISTRICT

NIMROD / BLUE MOUNTAIN PROJECT OFFICE

PERFORMANCE WORK

STATEMENT (PWS)

SOLID WASTE

COLLECTION AND

DISPOSAL

NIMROD AND BLUE

MOUNTAIN LAKES

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: Nimrod Lake and Blue Mountain Lake serve as flood control reservoirs, with a total of seven (7) recreation areas, and two (2) administration/office areas. These areas require collection and disposal of solid waste on a recurring basis.

1.3 Objectives: Objectives of this contract include the following:

- Solid waste removal from all dumpsters in accordance with the collection schedule

- Policing of area around dumpster

- Washing down/cleaning/deodorizing dumpster if needed

- Timeliness of services

1.4 Scope: Solid waste collection and disposal services. Services include complete removal of trash and debris from each dumpster, on each scheduled service day, or on each optional unscheduled service day.

The contractor shall accomplish complete removal of all solid waste in dumpster, deodorize trash container, and police grounds around trash container on each scheduled service day.

1.5 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and two (2) 12-month option years. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Year: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 Option Year I: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027 Option Year II: January 1, 2028 – December 31, 2028

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is how he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. The Contractors Comprehensive Quality Control Plan shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer or his representative within 30 days of contract award, and within 5 working days when changes are made thereafter. After acceptance of the quality control plan, the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The below listed holidays are those observed by the Federal Government. If shown on the schedule of service days, the contractor will be expected to perform services on the day after the observed holiday listed below.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Juneteenth Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons. The Contractor must always maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Nimrod and Blue Mountain Lake park areas, and administration areas. The number and location of dumpsters are specified on the schedule.

1.6.6 Type of Contract: The government will award a firm fixed price contract.

1.6.7 Security Requirements: Not applicable.

1.6.7.1 Physical Security: Not applicable.

1.6.7.2 Key Control: Not applicable. The contractor will not be furnished any government keys.

1.6.7.3 Lock Combinations: Not applicable. Contractor will not be furnished any lock combinations.

1.6.8 Special Qualifications: All contractor employees must possess a valid State of Arkansas drivers license.

1.6.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.

These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance:

maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract:

issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.11 Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the government for administration of this contract:

Mark Green, Operations Project Manager (OPM)

Jeremy Wells, Deputy OPM

Jeremy Jones, COR / Civil Engineering Technician

The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work.

The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.6.12 Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. The contractor shall ensure all contract employees and subcontractors shall always conduct themselves in a proper manner. Employees must not be under the influence of nor consume alcoholic beverages or drugs (unless prescribed by a physician) while on duty. Since the majority of work will be performed in the presence of the general public, the conduct of all employees and/or subcontractors is critical and will be closely monitored. Clothing and other safety apparel as required in the Safety Manual shall be worn. No open-toed shoes, sleeveless shirts, or shorts shall be allowed. Clothing shall be clean and neat in appearance.

1.6.13 Environmental Requirements: The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and local environmental laws, rules, and regulations. Any apparent conflict between compliance with such Federal, State, or local laws, rules and regulations and compliance with the requirements of the contract shall be immediately brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for final resolution. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer or COR in writing in addition to any verbal notification of such conflicts. The Contractor shall be liable for any fines, penalties, and costs that result from violations of, failure to comply with, all such Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations. While performing work under this contract, the Contractor and his/her employees’ vehicle operation and conduct shall conform to Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, and other State regulations.

No vehicles shall be operated off developed roadways (unless directed to do so), or more than posted speed limits and directional signs, or in a careless, reckless, or negligent manner.

1.6.14 Contractor Travel: Not Applicable

1.6.15 Other Direct Costs: Not Applicable

1.6.16 Data Rights: Not Applicable

1.6.17 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection…