Sludge Removal

The 375th Contracting Squadron at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, is soliciting quotes under solicitation FA440726QTW14 for a firm-fixed-price contract to remove and dispose of approximately 600,000 gallons of anaerobically digested liquid sludge annually from the base’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. This requirement is structured as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 562991 and consists of a one-year base period beginning October 1, 2026, with four optional one-year periods and a potential six-month extension. All work must comply with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency land application disposal regulations and adhere to the Scott AFB Environmental Management System, as well as all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, equipment, tools, transportation, and materials, with operations limited to up to four removal events per year. The contract is evaluated using a lowest priced technically acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where technical acceptability is a mandatory pass/fail gate requiring full compliance with the Statement of Work and IEPA permitting, and award will be made to the lowest-priced offeror who meets all technical requirements. The contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management, maintain an active UEI and CAGE code, and comply with all federal acquisition regulations, including whistleblower protections, antiterrorism training, and compensation restrictions for former DoD officials. Invoicing and payment are processed exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, requiring the contractor to be registered on WAWF and to designate an electronic business point of contact in SAM. Payment details include specific DoDAAC codes for processing, and all receiving reports must be submitted per Government instructions. Contractors must adhere to strict installation access protocols, including REAL ID or U.S. passport requirements, background checks coordinated through the Dixon Visitor Center, and compliance with Air Force security directives. Personnel performing hot work require daily burning permits from the Scott AFB Fire Department and must maintain NFPA-compliant fire extinguishers. Hazardous materials, if any, must be labeled in accordance with the Hazard Communication Standard, with hazard labels and Material Safety Data Sheets submitted before award. The contract also mandates compliance with MIL-STD-129 for shipment marking and requires all proposals to be submitted via email by the stated deadline, including a one-page technical plan and a completed quote form with business certifications. A site visit