CBP Ajo Station Trash Removal Services
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70B03C26Q00000007
- Agency
- Customs and Border Protection Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 562111 Solid Waste Collection
- Place of performance
- Ajo, Arizona, United States
- Points of contact
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- Eric Neckel eric.r.neckel@cbp.dhs.gov (520) 407-2804
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Border Patrol, Tucson Sector is soliciting quotations for solid waste removal services at the Ajo Border Patrol Station and the Ajo State Route 85 Checkpoint in Arizona. This Request for Quotations (RFQ) is being conducted under simplified acquisition procedures (FAR Part 13) and seeks a contractor to provide trash collection and removal services for four 6-yard containers, four 4-yard containers, and seven 35-gallon containers, with collections required twice weekly at the station and once weekly at the checkpoint between 5:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays, excluding federal holidays. Key contract requirements include compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, waste disposal at EPA-approved facilities, maintenance of sanitary conditions, and adherence to strict performance standards with zero defects acceptable and potential invoice deductions for missed, late, or incomplete pickups. The evaluation criteria emphasize contractor responsibility and ability to meet performance requirements, though specific comparative evaluation factors are not detailed in the available documentation. Critical deadlines include December 3, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. PST for written questions directed to Eric Neckel at eric.r.neckel@cbp.dhs.gov, December 10, 2025 for quotation submission via email to the same address, and an anticipated award date of January 23, 2026.
This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 562111 (Solid Waste Collection) with a $47 million size standard, meaning only small businesses meeting this classification are eligible for award. No incumbent contractor information is provided in the available solicitation documents. The contract encompasses a base year from February 7, 2026 to February 6, 2027, with four additional option years extending through February 6, 2031, allowing for potential continuity of services over a five-year period. The specific budget or award value is not disclosed in the solicitation materials. All prospective vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov prior to the December 10, 2025 closing date to be considered for award. The place of performance is located in Ajo, Arizona, with services to be provided at two locations: the Ajo Border Patrol Station in Ajo and the Ajo State Route 85 Checkpoint in Why, Arizona.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
12/08/2025: Amendment #A0001 posted.
12/04/2025: Q&A document posted.
11/26/2025: The Department of Labor wage determination, which was mistakenly omitted, has been added as an attachment.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Border Patrol, Tucson Sector requires solid waste removal services for Ajo Border Patrol Station and the Ajo State Route 85 Checkpoint located in Why, Arizona, and Ajo, Arizona, respectively.
The overall period of performance includes the following base year and four option years:
Base Year: 02/07/2026-02/06/2027
Option Year 1: 02/07/2027-02/06/2028
Option Year 2: 02/07/2028-02/06/2029
Option Year 3: 02/07/2029-02/06/2030
Option Year 4: 02/07/2030-02/06/2031
This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13. This RFQ is issued as a total small business set-aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.
For quotation preparation instructions, see Section V.5, General Instructions for the Preparation and Submission of Quotations (Oct 2008). Quoters are strongly encouraged to review this section carefully.
It is anticipated that award will be made on or about January 23, 2026.
The applicable NAICS code is 562111 - Solid Waste Collection. The corresponding size standard is $47 million. As stated above, the solicitation is set aside for eligible small businesses under this NAICS code.
No sustainable acquisition requirements have been identified.
In order to be considered for award, vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov prior to the solicitation closing date. Interested vendors not already registered in SAM are strongly encouraged to register as soon as possible.
Questions about this acquisition shall be submitted in writing to Eric Neckel at eric.r.neckel@cbp.dhs.gov. Questions are due by December 3, 2025, 3:00 p.m. PST.
Quotes shall be submitted by e-mail to the contracting officer, Eric Neckel, at eric.r.neckel@cbp.dhs.gov. Hard copy quotes submitted by regular mail will not be accepted. Include RFQ number 70B03C26Q00000007 in the subject line of your e-mail when submitting your quote.
Update #2 ·
12/04/2025: Q&A document posted.
11/26/2025: The Department of Labor wage determination, which was mistakenly omitted, has been added as an attachment.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Border Patrol, Tucson Sector requires solid waste removal services for Ajo Border Patrol Station and the Ajo State Route 85 Checkpoint located in Why, Arizona, and Ajo, Arizona, respectively.
The overall period of performance includes the following base year and four option years:
Base Year: 02/07/2026-02/06/2027
Option Year 1: 02/07/2027-02/06/2028
Option Year 2: 02/07/2028-02/06/2029
Option Year 3: 02/07/2029-02/06/2030
Option Year 4: 02/07/2030-02/06/2031
This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13. This RFQ is issued as a total small business set-aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.
For quotation preparation instructions, see Section V.5, General Instructions for the Preparation and Submission of Quotations (Oct 2008). Quoters are strongly encouraged to review this section carefully.
It is anticipated that award will be made on or about January 23, 2026.
The applicable NAICS code is 562111 - Solid Waste Collection. The corresponding size standard is $47 million. As stated above, the solicitation is set aside for eligible small businesses under this NAICS code.
No sustainable acquisition requirements have been identified.
In order to be considered for award, vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov prior to the solicitation closing date. Interested vendors not already registered in SAM are strongly encouraged to register as soon as possible.
Questions about this acquisition shall be submitted in writing to Eric Neckel at eric.r.neckel@cbp.dhs.gov. Questions are due by December 3, 2025, 3:00 p.m. PST.
Quotes shall be submitted by e-mail to the contracting officer, Eric Neckel, at eric.r.neckel@cbp.dhs.gov. Hard copy quotes submitted by regular mail will not be accepted. Include RFQ number 70B03C26Q00000007 in the subject line of your e-mail when submitting your quote.
Update #1 ·
11/26/2025: The Department of Labor wage determination, which was mistakenly omitted, has been added as an attachment.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Border Patrol, Tucson Sector requires solid waste removal services for Ajo Border Patrol Station and the Ajo State Route 85 Checkpoint located in Why, Arizona, and Ajo, Arizona, respectively.
The overall period of performance includes the following base year and four option years:
Base Year: 02/07/2026-02/06/2027
Option Year 1: 02/07/2027-02/06/2028
Option Year 2: 02/07/2028-02/06/2029
Option Year 3: 02/07/2029-02/06/2030
Option Year 4: 02/07/2030-02/06/2031
This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13. This RFQ is issued as a total small business set-aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency.
For quotation preparation instructions, see Section V.5, General Instructions for the Preparation and Submission of Quotations (Oct 2008). Quoters are strongly encouraged to review this section carefully.
It is anticipated that award will be made on or about January 23, 2026.
The applicable NAICS code is 562111 - Solid Waste Collection. The corresponding size standard is $47 million. As stated above, the solicitation is set aside for eligible small businesses under this NAICS code.
No sustainable acquisition requirements have been identified.
In order to be considered for award, vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov prior to the solicitation closing date. Interested vendors not already registered in SAM are strongly encouraged to register as soon as possible.
Questions about this acquisition shall be submitted in writing to Eric Neckel at eric.r.neckel@cbp.dhs.gov. Questions are due by December 3, 2025, 3:00 p.m. PST.
Quotes shall be submitted by e-mail to the contracting officer, Eric Neckel, at eric.r.neckel@cbp.dhs.gov. Hard copy quotes submitted by regular mail will not be accepted. Include RFQ number 70B03C26Q00000007 in the subject line of your e-mail when submitting your quote.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment A0001.pdf | ||
| Questions and Answers - 12-04-25.pdf | ||
| Wage Determination No. 20155-5473_Rev.26.pdf | ||
| RFQ No. 70B03C26Q00000007.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| CBP Ajo Station Trash Removal Services | Solicitation | |
| CBP Ajo Station Trash Removal Services | Pre-Solicitation |
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