The Air Force needs a small business to provide refuse and recycling services at Dover Air Force Base.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The Air Force needs a small business to provide refuse and recycling services at Dover Air Force Base. The services include collection, transportation, and disposal of refuse and recyclables. The contract will be for a period of 5 years, from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2031.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract with a CLIN structure. The contract will be structured in numerical order (0001, 0002, 0003, etc.) on the contract. The CLIN structure will be listed in Attachment 2 Bid Schedule.
- How will they pick the winner?
The evaluation basis will be lowest price technically acceptable. The Air Force will evaluate the quotes based on the price and the technical capabilities of the offerors.
- When and how do you bid?
The bid deadline is August 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT. The quotes should be submitted through the Federal Business Opportunities website.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
Heads up — easy to miss
- You must have a valid ID for both yourself and your vehicle to access the base.
- Attendees requiring escorted base access will meet at the Dover AFB Pass and Registration office located at the Visitor's Center at 331 Main Gate Way 45 minutes prior to the scheduled meeting.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Review the solicitation documents and attachments to understand the requirements and the evaluation criteria.