The Drug Enforcement Administration awarded a purchase order to Veolia Es Technical Solutions LLC for pharmaceutical waste destruction on October 24, 2026, with a ceiling value of $57,272.32. The order is a firm fixed price, commercial-item acquisition under FAR Part 12 with no set-aside.
Performance occurs in St. Louis, Missouri from October 24, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The requirement covers incineration of approximately 40,000 pounds of controlled and non-controlled pharmaceutical waste collected during National Drug Take Back Day. Scope includes unloading containers from DEA vehicles, permitting DEA witness personnel during the 4–6 hour incineration process, and optional secondary burn disposal within three weeks. Pricing encompasses a per-pound destruction fee, witness fees for two DEA observers, and optional secondary disposal. The acquisition originated from a special notice posted September 9, 2026, with award made on a lowest price, technically acceptable basis. All contractor personnel must satisfy DEA security requirements, including U.S. citizenship, background screening, and completion of DEA Form 487 non-disclosure agreements prior to work commencement.