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Cleaning, Inspection, and Hazardous Waste Removal for Two 10,000-Gallon Oil/Water Separators

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE RESERVE COMMAND.FA6633 934 AW PK · Response deadline: Thu, 12 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Air Force Reserve Command is seeking a contractor to clean, inspect, and remove hazardous waste from two 10,000-gallon oil/water separators. Oil/water separators are specialized pieces of industrial equipment used to separate petroleum products from wastewater, commonly found at vehicle maintenance facilities, fueling stations, and industrial sites where oil-contaminated water is generated. This type of work typically involves draining accumulated oil and sludge, pressure washing or steam cleaning interior surfaces, inspecting structural integrity and coalescing plates, disposing of collected waste in compliance with EPA and state hazardous waste regulations, and documenting the work for environmental compliance purposes. The two units specified suggest a recurring maintenance requirement rather than a one-time emergency response.

Key facts

NAICS 541990 is a catch-all category for specialized technical and business services not classified elsewhere. Environmental remediation and industrial maintenance services frequently fall under this code. The "Total" small business set-aside means only small businesses as defined by SBA size standards may compete for this contract; large businesses are excluded.

Who can bid

Only small businesses may bid on this opportunity. To qualify, a firm must meet SBA size standards for NAICS 541990, which is currently $19.0 million in average annual receipts over three years. Bidders will likely need specific capabilities beyond general small business status: see the solicitation for required certifications, but typical qualifications for separator maintenance include EPA RCRA hazardous waste generator knowledge, DOT hazardous materials transport familiarity, and appropriate state-level certifications for waste handling in Minnesota. The Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area has several established environmental services contractors with experience in military facility work, but the set-aside creates opportunity for newer entrants.

Given the hazardous waste component, the government may evaluate past performance on similar environmental services contracts, particularly those involving petroleum-contaminated waste streams and Department of Defense facilities. Security clearance requirements, if any, would be specified in the solicitation documents.

How to put together a competitive bid

Focus on demonstrating three core competencies: technical methodology for separator cleaning, regulatory compliance for hazardous waste management, and cost efficiency for recurring maintenance.

Technical approach: Detail your equipment, staffing, and timeline for servicing two 10,000-gallon units. Specify whether work will occur during specific windows to minimize operational disruption at the 934th Airlift Wing. Address confined space entry procedures if applicable, as separator interiors are classified confined spaces requiring specialized training and equipment.

Waste management: Identify your waste disposal chain—from collection through final treatment or recycling. Name your permitted Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility (TSDF) and include copies of EPA ID numbers and manifests. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency requirements may apply; verify state-specific disposal pathways for F-listed or characteristic hazardous wastes common to oil/water separators.

Pricing strategy: Combined Synopsis/Solicitations typically require submission of a complete offer including price. Evaluate whether to propose a firm fixed price per cleaning event or a unit price structure. Request any line-item breakdowns that may clarify evaluation methodology. Compare against General Services Administration schedules or Army Corps of Engineers environmental services contracts for benchmark pricing if available.

Past performance: Prepare at least three relevant contract references involving hazardous waste removal, industrial tank or separator maintenance, or Air Force facility support. Quantify outcomes in terms of regulatory compliance record, schedule adherence, and any cost savings achieved.

Next steps

Access the full solicitation package on SAM.gov using solicitation number FA6633-27-Q-A001. Review all attachments for specific scope details, inspection criteria, waste characterization requirements, and proposal submission instructions. Note the November 12, 2026 deadline at 12:00 PM Central Time—solicitations under simplified acquisition procedures frequently have short response windows, and combined synopsis/solicitation notices may limit question-and-answer periods. Submit any requests for clarification early through the contracting officer listed in the SAM.gov posting. Verify your SAM.gov registration and small business representation are current before proposal submission.

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