Department of Defense · Department of the Air Force · FA4610 30 CONS PK
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Every reason behind the verdict rather than the headline one — which of your certifications match, how much runway is left, whether the work is your size, and what we would need to know to sharpen it.
Written against this notice and what you have told us about your company. Anything we do not know is marked [NEEDS INPUT] in the draft rather than guessed at — read it before you send it.
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Compliance matrix
Every stated and implied requirement, its source section, whether it is mandatory, and where your response will address it.
Proposal outline
A submission skeleton where every required element is a heading with its source requirement quoted beneath it. You write the substance; nothing gets forgotten.
Questions to submit
Genuine ambiguities and requirements that disadvantage a smaller bidder, drafted as questions you can submit before the Q&A deadline.
Past performance write-ups
Which of your prior awards best match this requirement, and draft write-ups in the format the agency asked for.
Solicitation details
Solicitation number
FA461026Q0030
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS
562111
Product service code
S205
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted
2026-08-18
Response deadline
Sep 14, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Lompoc, CA
Contracting contact
chase.french@spaceforce.mil
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 562111 at this agency — the incumbent, what they were paid, when their period of performance ends, and the real pricing distribution rather than the headline number. From public federal award records.
*The purpose of this amendment is to update the verbiage in Combo RFQ Section III regarding Attachment 10 - Technical Questionnaire. The changes are highlighted in yellow* *Any questions related to this solicitation shall be submitted in writing no later than 02:00 PM (PDT) 21 August 2026.* *Quotations and related documents are due no later than 02:00 PM (PDT) 14 September 2026.* The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain services from an experienced Contractor to provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, vehicles, supervision and other items and services necessary to perform Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) collections and recycling collections at several designated Government sites within the boundaries of Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB), CA (excluding the Military Family Housing which is privatized). Services are to be performed in accordance with (IAW) the Performance Work Statement (PWS) as well as applicable federal, state and local regulations, commercial industry standards, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Americans with Disabilities Act (28 CFR, Part 35, Subpart A) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12.202, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Due to the critical nature of solid waste collections contributing to promoting a sanitary environment, the government has identified all of the services under this contract as mission essential. This RFQ is NOT to be construed as a commitment by the United States Space Force. The Government is NOT liable for any costs and/or activity associated with providing a response to this announcement. Any costs incurred as a result of a response to this announcement shall be borne by the firm and will not be charged to the government for reimbursement. The Government reserves the right to award some or all of the line items represented herein. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse for costs associated with providing a quote. Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs. All quotes shall be valid for a minimum of 120 calendar days from the submission deadline. Any questions or offers shall be submitted via email to Contract Specialists Chase French at chase.french@spaceforce.mil and Jessica Rowe at jessica.rowe.5@spaceforcemil and the Contracting Officer Mr. Rick Porter at rick.porter.1@spaceforce.mil.
Contact
Point of contact
Chase French
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
chase.french@spaceforce.mil
Secondary
jessica.rowe.5@spaceforce.mil
Submit questions
Ambiguities and requirements worth clarifying, written as questions you can send before the deadline.
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