Cardboard & Paper and Trash & Waste Removal and Disposal Services for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Campus location in Andover, MA

SOL #: 2032H8-26-Q-00012Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
OPERATION SERVICES
Washington, DC, 20224, United States

Place of Performance

Andover, MA

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111)

PSC

Trash/Garbage Collection Services Including Portable Sanitation Services (S205)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Feb 27, 2026
2
Last Updated
Mar 6, 2026
3
Response Deadline
Mar 11, 2026, 9:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking Cardboard & Paper and Trash & Waste Removal and Disposal Services for its campus location in Andover, MA. This is a Presolicitation for RFQ Number 2032H8-26-Q-00012, which will be distributed to at least three sources. The estimated closing date for responses is March 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

The requirement, detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), includes two main tasks:

  • Task 1: Cardboard/Paper and Trash Compactor Services: Provide and maintain two 35-yard compactors (one for recyclable cardboard/paper, one for trash to be burned). The contractor will own, maintain, repair, and replace all equipment, including providing enclosure systems. Pick-up requests require a 24-hour turnaround, with an estimated frequency of once per month per compactor. Deliverables include certified destruction documents for burned trash and recycling, and certified weight slips, all within 30 days of pick-up. Estimated volumes are 80 tons for trash and 30 tons for cardboard/paper annually.
  • Task 2: Cafeteria Waste Pick-Up Services: Provide one 6-cubic yard dumpster for cafeteria waste. Pick-ups are scheduled bi-weekly (every other Thursday), with on-call services available requiring a 24-hour turnaround.

Performance Standards

Key performance metrics include 98% on-time service for scheduled pickups, 95% cleanliness around containers, 98% operational equipment, and 98% timely submission of deliverables.

Contract & Timeline

  • Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) is anticipated.
  • Period of Performance: A 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods.
  • Set-Aside: None specified.
  • Response Due: March 11, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
  • Published: March 6, 2026.

Place & Hours of Performance

Services will be performed at the IRS Building (MA0137), 310 Lowell Street, Andover, MA 01810. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 0600 EST to 1500 EST, excluding Government holidays.

Additional Notes

Interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov or contacting the government point of contact for updates. The Contracting Officer is Mathew Nelker (Mathew.Nelker@irs.gov).

People

Points of Contact

Mathew NelkerPRIMARY

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