Intent to Sole Source - The Dalles Dam Refuse and Recycle Collection and Disposal Services W9127N26Q1AX3

THIS IS A SPECIAL NOTICE PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) SUBPART 5.2 SYNOPSES OF PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTIONS 562111 Solid Waste Collection Response Deadline: 3 December 2025 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District (NWP) intends to negotiate/award a firm-fixed price (FFP) service, single source procurement to Waste Connections of Oregon Inc, dba Dalles Disposal Service for the performance of refuse collection and recycling services at The Dalles Dam, Seufert Park, and Celilo Park in Wasco County, Oregon. REASON FOR SOLE SOURCE ACQUISITION: The statutory authority for this non-competitive acquisition is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), Soliciting from a single source for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. Background: The purpose of this requirement is the performance of refuse collection and recycling services at The Dalles Dam, Seufert Park, and Celilo Park in Wasco County, Oregon. The refuse and recycling services provided by The Dalles Disposal Service, a large business, is governed by the franchise agreement within Wasco County, Oregon. This agreement permits only The Dalles Disposal Service to collect all waste and refuse services within the county. The sites to be serviced under this contract The Dalles Dam, Seufert Park, and Celilo Park are all located within Wasco County, Oregon. The Dalles Disposal Service has routinely performed this requirement annually. Justification: Although the Federal Government is not subject to the restrictions that follow from Wasco County s franchise agreement with The Dalles Disposal Service, only The Dalles Disposal Service can provide these services to The Dalles Dam, Seufert Park, and Celilo Park as no other refuse service is capable. Impact: Without receiving refuse collection and recycling services, garbage will accumulate and lead to unsanitary conditions and public health consequences. These consequences may also increase the risk of disease outbreak, pose hazards to the local ecosystems, and will cause a degradation to the quality of life for employees and residents of the area. The Government intends to solicit Dalles Disposal Service directly for this project on or around 3-December-2025. At this time, a solicitation does not exist. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. *NO PHONE INQUIRIES, PLEASE. CAPABILITY STATEMENT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS (PLEASE REVIEW ALL BELOW) Point of Contact name, email address and phone number, CAGE code and DUNS number (if available); In the event that the organization is a small business, please state the category of small business, such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB/VOSB, Women-Owned Small Business. The Government will evaluate the capabilities of an interested party based on their ability to demonstrate the technical capability and potential performance of this requirement. Send responses, labeled as W9127N26Q1AX3 The Dalles Dam Refuse and Recycle Collection and Disposal Services", to the following: john.r.scukanec@usace.army.mil suzanne.w.hunt@usace.army.mil