ContractSources Sought

Food Waste Removal and Disposal Services - FCC Victorville

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 15BGCS26N00000073
Response Deadline
Jun 1, 2026
12 days left
Days Remaining
12
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Justice’s Federal Bureau of Prisons is seeking market research for food waste removal and disposal services at the Federal Correctional Complex in Victorville, California. The work covers pick-up, hauling, emptying, sanitizing, returning, and disposal of food waste compactors, with a minimum of two compactors serviced daily and additional exchanges handled on demand. The anticipated arrangement is an indefinite-delivery requirements contract with firm-fixed prices, spanning a base year, four option years, and a six-month extension, and the contractor must operate outside the secure perimeter, use sealed vehicles, comply with disposal and sanitation laws, and meet NCIC and access requirements for personnel. Responses to the sources sought questionnaire are due by June 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM CDT and must be emailed to llwheeler@bop.gov; the questionnaire is expected on SAM.gov on or about May 18, 2026.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
562111
Solid Waste Collection
PSC Code
S205
HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/GARBAGE COLLECTION

Solicitation Documents

2 Files
Statement of Work for FCC Victorville.pdf
PDF161 KBMay 18, 2026
AI Summary
This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for Food Waste Removal and Disposal Services at the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) Victorville, California. The contract includes a base year and four option years, plus a six-month extension, totaling 67 months. The contractor will be responsible for picking up, hauling, emptying, sanitizing, and returning a minimum of two food waste compactors daily, Monday through Friday, between 7:30 AM and 3:00 PM, at a designated external staging area. Additional on-demand exchanges must be completed within 24 hours. The contractor assumes ownership and liability for all food waste upon pickup and must dispose of it in compliance with all environmental, health, and sanitation laws, providing documentation of disposal. An estimated 1,200 tons of food waste are produced annually. Contractor personnel are exempt from full background checks but require a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) check and valid photo ID for gate access. Strict rules apply regarding contraband, electronic devices, and interaction with inmates. The contractor must use sealed vehicles to prevent spillage and maintain cleanliness of collection areas and compactors. All work is strictly prohibited inside the secure perimeter of the institution.
Market Research Questionnaire for FCC Victorville.pdf
PDF225 KBMay 18, 2026
AI Summary
The U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, is conducting market research for Food Waste Removal and Disposal Services at the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) in Victorville, California. This sources sought announcement aims to identify capable vendors for an indefinite delivery requirements contract with firm-fixed-prices, including a base year, four option years, and a six-month extension. The applicable NAICS code is 562111, Solid Waste Collection, with a $47 million small business size standard. The government is seeking information on business size, small business program eligibility, ability to serve as a prime or subcontractor, subcontracting levels, compliance with FAR 52.219-14 (DEV), capacity to meet SOW requirements, SAM.gov registration, firm-fixed unit pricing, insurance coverage, commercial availability of services, experience in secure environments, company type, and lead times for quote submission and service commencement.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 18, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineJun 1, 2026
expiryArchive DateDec 1, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Sub-Tier
FEDERAL PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS
Office
FAO

Point of Contact

Name
LaQueta Wheeler

Place of Performance

Victorville, California, UNITED STATES

Official Sources