Materials Recovery Facilities

NAICS code 562920 (Materials Recovery Facilities) encompasses recycling, waste management, and material processing services across multiple sectors. The category involves collecting, sorting, processing, and converting various waste materials into reusable commodities, including metals, electronics, plastics, and other recyclable substances. These facilities play a critical role in environmental sustainability and resource conservation by transforming discarded materials into valuable economic resources.

The federal contract awards in this NAICS category demonstrate a diverse range of recycling and materials processing services, predominantly for government agencies. Contract values range from approximately $5,000 to $9.6 million, with performance periods typically spanning one to five years. Frequently awarded contractors include Nick's Auto Wrecking, Soldier Systems D-Mil, LLC, Lodestar Recovery, Inc., and Ruffin Consulting, PC. Common funding agencies include the Department of the Army, Department of State, Defense Logistics Agency, and Department of the Treasury. Many awards utilize small business set-aside designations, particularly for total small business opportunities, and performance locations span domestic military installations, federal facilities, and overseas locations.

Recent federal contract opportunities in this NAICS category focus on specialized recycling and materials processing services. The Department of Energy seeks contractors for lead processing and fabrication into radiation shielding panels, while the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has multiple solicitations for scrap metal recycling services at its Gaithersburg, Maryland campus. Other opportunities include transformer disposal, radio tower removal, and specialized laboratory equipment recycling. These opportunities are predominantly set aside for small businesses, utilize NAICS code 562920, and involve technical capabilities assessments, market research, and specific material processing requirements across various federal agencies.