Waste Removal Services for U.S Embassy Oslo, Norway

Solicitation number 19N06025Q0009 was issued by the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, Norway, to secure a professional services contractor for waste removal services at the Embassy and the Deputy Chief of Mission Residence. The scope of work included the pickup and disposal of cardboard, paper, plastic, metal, glass, and general garbage in accordance with Norwegian law, as well as the rental of various waste containers and equipment. The contract was designed as an indefinite-quantity agreement with the possibility of performance extensions up to six months. Award criteria focused on the lowest acceptable price from a responsible offeror, with evaluation factors including technical capability, past performance, and management integrity, alongside pass/fail gates for local licenses and insurance. Despite the detailed requirements for SAM registration, Defense Base Act insurance, and specific performance thresholds, the solicitation was officially cancelled in its entirety via Amendment 0001 on September 30, 2025. The Department of State indicated that the requirement will be re-solicited at a later date.