Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators

NAICS Category 562213 (Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators) encompasses specialized waste destruction and disposal services, focusing on the incineration of various materials including electronic waste, classified documents, controlled substances, and sensitive government materials. Services involve high-temperature destruction processes that transform waste into ash or minimally sized particles, ensuring secure and environmentally compliant disposal. The category supports multiple government agencies' needs for confidential material destruction, evidence elimination, and specialized waste management.

Federal contract awards in this category predominantly feature firm fixed-price purchase orders and blanket purchase agreements ranging from approximately $1,000 to $588,880, with performance periods typically spanning several months to a few years. Frequent awardees include Covanta Environmental Solutions, Veolia Es Technical Solutions, and specialized small businesses like Advant-Edge Solutions. Common funding agencies include the Drug Enforcement Administration, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Department of Defense, and various military branches. Most awards are not set aside, though some utilize small business, woman-owned small business, and total small business designations. Performance locations span multiple states, with particular concentration in California, Virginia, New Jersey, and military installations.

Recent federal contract opportunities focus on specialized incineration and destruction services for sensitive materials, particularly IT equipment and classified documents. The U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Army Corps of Engineers have posted pre-solicitation notices seeking contractors capable of securely destroying Special Access Program (SAP) IT equipment, electronic waste, and classified materials. Key requirements include high-temperature incineration (minimum 670 degrees Celsius), witness destruction certification, and strict protocols for handling sensitive materials. Most opportunities are considering small business set-asides, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, 8(a), and Women-Owned Small Business categories. Performance locations include Scott Air Force Base, China Lake Naval Weapons Division, and other military installations.