Scott AFB Recycling Event - January 2026

The Scott Air Force Base Recycling Event solicitation, issued by the Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command through the 375th Civil Engineer Squadron, seeks vendors to provide on-site paper shredding and electronic waste collection services for a one-day recycling event. The primary objectives are to securely process paper documents and personally owned electronic waste generated by base personnel, with strict compliance required for document destruction standards, including cross-cut shredding that produces 1 mm x 5 mm particles in accordance with CUI destruction regulations. Bidders must specify which electronic materials they will accept from a comprehensive list that includes computers, laptops, monitors, cell phones, tablets, appliances, and various other electronics, and must provide company information, SAM registration, authorized agent signatures, and cost proposals. The solicitation does not explicitly specify evaluation criteria beyond material acceptance capability and cost, though the submission must be complete and comprehensive. The bid submission deadline is January 7, 2026 at noon CST, with bids to be sent to Michelle Engel at michelle.engel@us.af.mil, and award is anticipated on January 9, 2026.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, with no identified incumbent contractor referenced in the solicitation materials. Expected volumes based on historical data range from 3,980 to 16,100 pounds of paper and 5,761 to 15,107 pounds of electronic materials, with approximately two trucks' worth of paper shredding and 10-12 Gaylord boxes of e-waste anticipated for the event. The recycling event is scheduled to take place on January 20, 2026 from 0900 to 1500 hours, with a makeup date of January 30, 2026 in case of inclement weather. The event location is Warrior Park parking lot at Scott Air Force Base in O'Fallon, Illinois, with the purchaser (the Air Force) responsible for transportation, insurance, and on-site material removal. Payment will be made to the United States Department of Treasury within 30 days of invoice, with inquiries directed to the environmental office at (618) 256-2092.