Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Purchase Order

The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the US Customs and Border Protection agency's Office of Border Patrol in the Tucson Sector, intends to award a sole source contract for waste removal services at their facilities located in Ajo, Arizona. The contract will be awarded to Rubbage Control, the only vendor capable and authorized to provide comprehensive waste removal services in the required areas. This decision is based on a sole source justification compliant with Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 6.302-1 and relevant statutory authorities. The procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 562111, which pertains to waste collection services. The official contracting office handling this award is the Procurement Directorate Contracting Division located in Washington, DC. The point of contact for this contract is Contracting Officer Frank S. Duarte, who can be reached via email or phone for further information. The contract is identified under solicitation number 20077843, with the notice posted on March 25, 2014. This specialized procurement underscores the exclusivity of Rubbage Control’s service capability at the specified border patrol facilities in Ajo.