513 ERHS Misawa Refuse BPA
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA502521189046
- Agency
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Pacific Air Forces
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 562119 Other Waste Collection
- Place of performance
- Misawa Aomori 96319 Japan
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Pacific Air Forces is seeking sources for municipal solid waste collection services through the 513th ERHS Misawa Refuse Services Blanket Purchase Agreement at Misawa Air Force Base in Japan. This comprehensive waste management solution requires contractors to provide trained personnel, specialized refuse vehicles, dumpster management and maintenance, personal protective equipment, and adherence to strict safety protocols for four waste categories: Green Waste, Mixed Load Waste, Municipal Solid Waste, and Construction and Demolition Debris. Key performance objectives include zero regulatory compliance deficiencies, maintaining a safe work environment, and ensuring timely waste removal with bin placement and collection occurring Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with bins removed within 48 hours of notification. All refuse must be transported and disposed of at permitted off-base disposal sites in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Critical deadlines include questions due by 12:00 p.m. CST on July 1, 2025, and RFI responses due by 4:00 p.m. CST on the same date to SSgt Oliver at eric.oliver.5@us.af.mil.
This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 562119 (Other Waste Collection), with the previous contract awarded to LOOP INC for $7,267.21. The procurement involves a five-year ordering period for the Blanket Purchase Agreement, providing ongoing waste management services across multiple military facilities and support zones at the strategically vital Misawa installation. The RFI requests potential contractors to provide company information, business size status, past performance experience, risk assessments, and feedback on the Performance Work Statement to assist the government in developing its acquisition strategy. This announcement represents a market research effort only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or commitment by the government to award a contract. The comprehensive scope encompasses broad service areas requiring seamless, uninterrupted refuse management to sustain base cleanliness, health standards, and operational capacity in support of Indo-Pacific defense operations.
Notice text
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.
Important Dates:
Q&A Due: 1 July 2025 / 12:00 p.m. CST
RFI Responses Due: 1 July 2025 / 4:00 p.m. CST (e-mail to POCs)
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT to conduct market research relative to the Misawa Rental 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 received from this RFI is for planning purposes only and will assist the Government in acquisition strategy planning. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract.
Please see the attached documents for more information.
Interested parties must send their responses to this RFI, no later than (NLT) 1600 (4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time), July 1, 2025 to SSgt Oliver at eric.oliver.5@us.af.mil.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PWS Refuse BPA (MISAWA).pdf | ||
| Sources Sought_Misawa Refuse.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 513 ERHS Misawa Refuse BPA | Award Notice | |
| 513 ERHS Misawa Refuse BPA | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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