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356th ETSG/CONS – 513th Expeditionary RED HORSE Squadron Misawa Refuse Services 513 ERHS Misawa Refuse Services BPA

General Information

Classification Code: S205 – Housekeeping – Trash/Garbage Collection

NAICS Code: 562119 – Other Waste Collection

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/ SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT to conduct market research relative to the 513 ERHS Misawa Refuse Services BPA requirement. This RFI announcement is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) and the Government is not committed to award a contract pursuant to this announcement. The information from this RFI is for planning purposes only and will assist the Government in planning its acquisition strategy and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract.

General Intent

The Air Force is looking to award a single contract to facilitate this requirement. This market research is being conducted to assist in determining the best acquisition strategy for the subject service. Any information regarding contract type, commercial practices, and specifications are requested and being considered for the development of the solicitation.

This announcement is targeted for all qualified businesses that can perform the services as stated in the Performance Work Statement (PWS); responses from all interested parties are appreciated and accepted.

Description

The Period of Performance (PoP) for this contract shall be a five (5) year ordering period.

Background

The 513th ERHS Misawa Refuse Services Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), located in Misawa, Japan, plays a critical and enduring role in supporting the United States’ defense posture throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Misawa has long been recognized as a strategically vital location, and its infrastructure continues to evolve to meet the demands of modern-day readiness, operational excellence, and environmental compliance.

As part of this ongoing transformation, the provision of reliable municipal solid waste (MSW) collection services is not just a logistical necessity—it is a fundamental component of daily mission support. The designated service area encompasses a broad range of military facilities and support zones, each requiring seamless, uninterrupted refuse management to sustain cleanliness, health, and overall functional capacity.

To achieve these objectives, the selected contractor will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive waste management solution. This includes deploying properly trained personnel, operating specialized refuse vehicles, managing and maintaining appropriate containment systems such as dumpsters, and adhering to all safety protocols through the provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) and consistent supervision. All services must be executed in accordance with the rigorous operational timelines and expectations outlined in Appendix B of the BPA.

Effective waste removal directly contributes to a cleaner, safer, and more efficient base environment—one that reflects the high standards of the Department of Defense and reinforces mission readiness. As Misawa continues to adapt and grow within the broader framework of regional defense strategy, dependable refuse services remain a seemingly small yet undeniably essential pillar of its long-term sustainability and operational strength.

The previous contract number is FA5025-25-CB005, awarded to LOOP INC [Cage Code:

JSE45/UEI: NNKSPSKN1EK5] for the total amount of $7,267.21.

Information Requested

The 356th Expeditionary Theater Support Group (356 ETSG) is seeking responses to the questions listed below. Please provide your responses on company letterhead to the Point of Contact (POC) identified at the end of this RFI.

1. Please provide your company’s name, address, Cage Code, Unique Enitty ID (UEI), Point of Contact (POC), telephone number and e-mail address. Please also provide the name of the company’s Parent Company, if applicable.

2. Please provide your business size status (i.e. 8(a) Business Development Small Business Certification, Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), Woman – Owned Small Business (WOSB) or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Small Business, Large Business, etc.) under NAICS 562119. *If you are under the 8(a) program, please identify when you graduate from the program.

3. Given the nature of the work described in the PWS, if you feel another NAICS code better fits this requirement, please identify that.

4. Has your company had experience with this type of service, and/or at this magnitude in the last 5 years?

5. Based on the PWS, do you have enough information to provide an accurate proposal? If not, what additional information can the Government provide to assist you in creating a more accurate proposal?

6. Identify any factors that likely contribute risk or uncertainty to developing a contractor proposal for this proposed requirement. Please rate any factors you identify as either high or low regarding the degree of risk to the contractor. For the high risk drivers, please explain why the risk is high and suggest how the Air Force might mitigate or reduce this risk.

7. Do any components of the PWS conflict with standard industry practice? If so, please describe.

8. Would your company be interested in participating in this solicitation?

Please provide any additional questions, comments, concerns, etc. you have concerning this proposed acquisition. Provide feedback on whether the objectives, requirements, and other information presented in the PWS are clear, achievable within the proposed period of contract, and provide suggested changes, as appropriate.

Format of Responses

Limit RFI responses to 10, single-sided, single-spaced pages. The font for text should be Times New Roman 12-point or larger. The Responder may use oversized pages (including “foldouts”) where appropriate to contain graphic presentations. Oversized pages do not count as extra pages within the page limitations. Submitted responses should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat format. Existing commercial documentation and product literature can also be submitted and is not subject to a page limitation. Responses must be unclassified and any proprietary information provided must be marked accordingly. To protect such data, each line or paragraph on the pages containing such data must be specifically identified and marked with a legend similar to the following: “The following contains proprietary information that (name of Responder) requests not be released to persons outside the Government, except for the purposes of review and evaluation.”

Interested parties must send their responses to this RFI, no later than (NLT) 0800 (8:00 a.m.

Chamorro Standard Time (ChST), July 2, 2025 to eric.oliver.5@us.af.mil.

Disclaimer – This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise reimburse the responder for information submitted as a result of this RFI. The Government reserves the right to use the information provided by any respondent for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Information submitted will become the property of the Government. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation.

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