Disposal of Lumber - DR4910-MP
HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.REGION 9: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AN · Response deadline: Thu, 15 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
FEMA Region 9 is seeking a small business to handle disposal of lumber in Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (MP). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, meaning the notice serves as both the announcement of the requirement and the formal request for bids—contractors can respond directly to this notice to be considered for award.
The work falls under NAICS code 562111, Solid Waste Collection. This classification covers businesses that collect and/or haul nonhazardous solid waste within a local area, including construction and demolition debris. Lumber disposal typically involves the collection, transport, and proper processing or landfill disposal of discarded wood materials, which may result from construction projects, demolition, disaster cleanup, or other FEMA operations in the region.
FEMA Region 9 covers Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific territories including Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Saipan, as the largest island in the Northern Mariana Islands, has unique logistical considerations for waste disposal due to its remote Pacific location and limited landfill capacity.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region 9 |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 70FBR927Q00000001 |
| NAICS | 562111 (Solid Waste Collection) |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set-Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | October 14, 2026, 9:00 PM Pacific Time |
| Place of performance | Saipan, MP |
Who can bid
This opportunity is set aside for small business concerns under the Small Business Set-Aside – Total program. Only businesses that meet SBA size standards for NAICS 562111 may bid. For this NAICS code, the small business size standard is typically based on average annual receipts over the past five years; see the solicitation or SBA's Table of Size Standards for the current threshold.
To qualify, your business must:
- Be a small business as defined by SBA for NAICS 562111
- Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with active status
- Have any required service-disabled veteran-owned, woman-owned, HUBZone, or 8(a) certifications if you intend to seek additional consideration (though not required for this total small business set-aside)
- Be capable of performing work in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
Given the remote Pacific location, contractors should realistically assess their ability to mobilize equipment, labor, and disposal capacity in Saipan. Local presence or established partnerships with Saipan-based firms may provide competitive advantage.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the scope: See the solicitation for specific quantities, types of lumber, pickup locations, disposal methods, and any environmental compliance requirements. The classification code P100 (Solid Waste/Cleanup Services) suggests standard environmental services contracting.
Price strategically: Combined synopsis/solicitations often use simplified acquisition procedures. Pricing typically dominates evaluation. Calculate all-in costs including:
- Ocean freight or air transport to Saipan
- Local trucking and labor
- Disposal fees at the Mariana Islands' limited landfill facilities or recycling options
- Fuel, equipment rental, and mobilization
- Any bonding or insurance required
Demonstrate capability: Highlight prior lumber or construction debris disposal experience, especially in Pacific island environments or disaster response contexts. Emphasize your waste disposal permits, environmental compliance history, and any recycling or diversion capabilities that may reduce landfill dependency.
Verify SAM registration: Ensure your SAM.gov entity registration is active through the contract award period.
Submit on time: The October 14, 2026 deadline at 9:00 PM Pacific Time allows only five days from posting—rapid turnaround common to simplified acquisitions.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation immediately on SAM.gov using solicitation number 70FBR927Q00000001 or notice ID DR4910-MP to obtain complete scope, clauses, and submission instructions.
Confirm your small business size status for NAICS 562111 before preparing your offer.
Prepare and submit your bid before the deadline: October 14, 2026, at 9:00 PM Pacific Time. Late submissions are ineligible under federal acquisition regulations.
Monitor SAM.gov for any amendments or clarifications to this combined synopsis/solicitation.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →