SOURCES SOUGHT Collection and Disposal of Universal Waste at Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, administered by the National Cemetery Administration in San Antonio, Texas, has issued a sources-sought notice for collection and disposal of universal waste, with responses due September 10, 2026. This is a sources-sought (non-binding market research) vehicle; respondents should clarify whether a formal solicitation will follow.

The scope covers collection and disposal of hazardous universal waste from the cemetery's maintenance facility: used oil (220 gallons annually, 3–4 pickups); used transmission fluid (55 gallons, 1 pickup); used coolant (55 gallons, 1 pickup); oily water from an oil/water separator (1,600 gallons, 2 pickups); sludge solids from a mud rack (10,000 gallons, 4 pickups); used filters (110 gallons, 2 pickups); and used green parts cleaner fluids (60 gallons, 2 pickups). The contractor must respond to unscheduled pickup requests within 48 hours and maintain a coordinated fixed collection schedule. The contractor shall identify and obtain certification from all disposal facilities prior to performance and immediately notify the Contracting Officer of any violations at disposal locations. Compliance with 40 CFR Part 279 is required.

The contractor must hold a minimum of five years' industry experience as a qualified waste management and recycling service provider. All personnel must possess current Commercial Driver's Licenses with appropriate endorsements, complete OSHA safety training, and speak English fluently. Vehicles are limited to 15-ton gross weight and 15-foot overhead clearance. The contractor shall provide proof of insurance at award, with coverage either individually stated or set at $100,000 per person / $500,000 per occurrence / $1 million aggregate.

The contract is structured as a base period with four optional one-year renewal years. Pricing shall be submitted as unit prices per line item, with payment based on actual services performed and documented through signed service tickets. The contractor must obtain all necessary Federal, State, and municipal licenses and permits prior to performance.