Request for Information (RFI)- Incineration and Destruction Services for Classified and Sensitive Information

The Department of State Office of Acquisition Management is seeking a contractor to provide incineration and destruction services for classified and sensitive information within 30 miles of the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area. The contractor must demonstrate capability to securely destroy materials at all classification levels, including paper documents, blueprints, storage media, tapes, drives, and cell phones, with stringent chain of custody requirements. Critical qualifications include maintaining "line of sight" during transport and destruction, providing Certificates of Assured Destruction, accepting mixed materials without sorting, and handling transport bins up to 700 lbs. The RFI requires contractors to show past performance with federal agencies like the FBI, Treasury, and DEA, and demonstrate participation in Waste-to-Energy initiatives. Responses are limited to two pages and must be submitted by January 31, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, with the government evaluating submissions under FAR Part 15 negotiated procurement procedures.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators NAICS category (562213). The current contract (19AQMM20C0043) is held by Reworld Alexandra/Arlington, LLC, suggesting potential incumbent advantage. While specific award value is not disclosed, the contract will be structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement with pricing based on weight per tonnage. The government will utilize cleared personnel for material transportation, and the contractor must provide secure off-loading areas with escorted access. Contractors will need specialized facilities within the specified geographic area capable of handling classified material destruction across various media types, with an emphasis on secure, comprehensive waste management solutions that meet strict federal security protocols.