Grease Tank Pumping

This federal solicitation (SF 1449), number 12318726Q0210, is issued by the USDA Forest Service to procure quarterly grease tank pumping services for the Angell Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center (JCCCC) located in Yachats, Oregon. Under the housekeeping and waste treatment/storage service code (S222), the contractor will perform grease tank pumping and add two bags of lime per service. The contract features a five-year period of performance, running from October 9, 2026, to October 8, 2031, starting with the base year from October 9, 2026, to October 8, 2027. Offers are due by September 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. The acquisition is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 562998 (All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services).

This document is Amendment 0001 for solicitation number 12318726Q0210, issued by the USDA Forest Service (AQM Proc Property) in Washington, DC. The purpose of this amendment is to add a Questions and Answers section to the solicitation. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged, and the solicitation deadline has not been extended. The designated period of performance for the resulting contract is from October 9, 2026, to October 8, 2031. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the specified closing date and time to avoid rejection of their offers.

This document contains Amendment #1 for Solicitation 12318726Q0210, providing Questions and Answers (Q&As) regarding quarterly grease tank pumping services at the Angell Dining Hall. The contract requires pumping and removing waste from a 2,000-gallon underground concrete grease trap. Key details clarified in the amendment include: - **Operations and Logistics:** The tank is located approximately 30 feet from a road where a pumper truck can park. The scope is limited strictly to pumping and waste removal; it does not include washing or scraping the tank interior. No on-site water or utility access is available, requiring the contractor to be fully self-sufficient. - **Site Access & Scheduling:** No PIV/LincPass is required for site access. Servicing must occur during standard business hours (Monday–Friday, 0730–1600). The contractor may establish an even quarterly schedule. - **Lime Protocol:** The contractor must supply and perform direct dry application of two 50-pound bags of standard hydrated lime during each service. The government confirmed the tank is concrete, and this historical practice has been utilized since 2008. - **Compliance & Contracting:** The contractor is responsible for legal off-site disposal and adhering to state and local regulations; the center does not require disposal manifests for invoicing. Service Contract Labor Standards (FAR 52.222-41) apply under Wage Determination No. 2015-5575. - **Incumbent Details:** The incumbent is Best Pots, Inc., under prior contract 1282A723C0051, valued at $27,000.00.

This document is a Schedule of Items attachment for a federal procurement project titled "Angell Dining Hall/Grease Tank Pumping," issued by the USDA Forest Service for the Angell Job Corps. The contract outlines a five-year period of performance, consisting of a one-year base period and four subsequent one-year option periods, running from October 9, 2026, through October 8, 2031. The scope of work requires quarterly grease trap pumping services, which must include the addition of two bags of lime per service. The schedule is organized into five Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs): - **CLIN 0001 (Base Period):** 10/09/2026 – 10/08/2027 (4 Quarters) - **CLIN 0002 (Option Year 1):** 10/09/2027 – 10/08/2028 (4 Quarters) - **CLIN 0003 (Option Year 2):** 10/09/2028 – 10/08/2029 (4 Quarters) - **CLIN 0004 (Option Year 3):** 10/09/2029 – 10/08/2030 (4 Quarters) - **CLIN 0005 (Option Year 4):** 10/09/2030 – 10/08/2031 (4 Quarters) Bidders must utilize this table to provide their unit cost per quarter and total calculated costs for each period, concluding with an overall total contract price.

This federal solicitation (12318726Q0210) is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the USDA Forest Service for quarterly dining hall grease trap pumping services at the Angell Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center in Yachats, Oregon. The requirement entails removing liquid and hardened grease from an underground, 2,000-gallon grease trap and adding two 50-pound bags of lime during each service. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 562998 (All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services), which has a $16.5 million size standard. The government intends to award a single, firm-fixed-price contract consisting of a one-year base period (October 9, 2026, to October 8, 2027) and four consecutive one-year option periods, for a total potential duration of five years. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible offeror providing the lowest-priced, technically acceptable (LPTA) quote with an acceptable or neutral past performance rating. Quotes must include pricing for all contract line items (CLINs) to be considered. Questions regarding the solicitation must be emailed to the Contracting Officer, Nicole Green, at nicole.green2@usda.gov by September 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. Final quotations are due no later than September 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.