Post Refuse and Recycle Program Services- Ft. Carson

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Hood is issuing a Request for Information to assess market capabilities for Post Refuse and Recycle Program Services at Fort Carson, Colorado. This procurement seeks solid waste collection and recycling services for the 137,000-acre military installation serving approximately 124,700 military, civilian, and contractor personnel. Key requirements include achieving a minimum 4% diversion rate of recyclable materials from landfills annually, maintaining collection containers below 95-100% capacity, and providing comprehensive waste management services including specialized handling of brass casings, electronics, and organic waste. Interested contractors must hold active SAM.gov registration under NAICS code 562111 (Solid Waste Collection) and demonstrate capability to meet the Performance Work Statement requirements through their capability statements. The evaluation will focus on understanding, capability, approach, qualifications, and experience in delivering similar scope services, with responses due October 23, 2025, by 1:00 PM MDT to the designated contracting officers.

This opportunity carries no set-aside designation and is open to all qualified contractors, though small businesses are encouraged to participate and may partner with large businesses under teaming arrangements. The contemplated contract structure is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity arrangement spanning five years total, with a 12-month base period from January 2027 to December 2027, followed by four optional 12-month extension periods and an additional 6-month extension option. No current incumbent contractor or specific award values are identified in the notice, as this RFI serves solely for market research and procurement planning purposes. The contractor will be responsible for operating recycling centers, conducting weekly collection routes, maintaining collection points across various facility types including buildings and field training areas, and complying with quarterly performance evaluations and environmental regulations. The scope encompasses comprehensive waste management operations requiring the contractor to provide all necessary equipment, vehicles, and personnel to service the entire Fort Carson installation.