USNS MATTHEW PERRY Foreign Trash Removal

The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is soliciting a contractor to remove approximately 40 tri-walls of foreign trash from the USNS MATTHEW PERRY, located in Portland, Oregon. This procurement is for specialized foreign trash removal services that require compliance with APHIS regulated garbage requirements and proper disposal procedures. The solicitation (N4044325Q0043) is seeking a contractor capable of handling and removing 2,560 cubic feet of foreign trash, with each tri-wall measuring 4x4x4 feet and weighing 500 pounds. The period of performance is tightly scheduled, with specific dates of March 10-11, 2025, including dumpster arrival at 1300 on March 10, CBP inspection at 1300 on March 11, and dumpster offload at 1600 on March 11. Proposals are due by March 6, 2025, and contractors must be prepared to utilize a MARPOL-approved 40-yard container for removal.

The contract is not set aside for any specific small business category and is open to all qualified vendors. The work will be performed at Vigor Shipyard in Portland, Oregon, with a focus on the Ship Building and Repairing NAICS category (336611). While specific award value is not disclosed, the procurement involves a precise and regulated process for handling international vessel waste, including strict APHIS guidelines for garbage disposal. Contractors must demonstrate capability to handle regulated garbage, including leak-proof containment, proper labeling, and compliance with federal regulations regarding waste from international transportation conveyances. The contract falls under the Non-Nuclear Ship Repair (West) PSC category and requires careful adherence to USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service regulations to prevent the introduction of harmful diseases and pests.