Transportation and Destruction of Controlled Substances

SOL #: 15DDHQ26Q00000024Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Justice

Drug Enforcement Administration

HEADQUATERS

SPRINGFIELD, VA, 22152, United States

Place of Performance

Springfield, VA

NAICS

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking (484230)

PSC

Security Vehicle Services (V127)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3a2f255592e147c28bd09787ba59ce9a/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 20, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 23, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 24, 2026, 7:00 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 U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of Domestic Operations (OD), is soliciting quotes for Transportation and Destruction of Controlled Substances. This is a Firm Fixed Price contract, issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR Parts 12 and 13. Services will be performed in Springfield, VA, and other locations including Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma, and Florida. Quotes are due February 24, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide secured transportation and destruction services for controlled substances. Key requirements include:

Transportation: Secured transport of bulk marijuana and pharmaceuticals to designated Destruction Facilities (DFs) from DEA Offices in states like Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma, and Florida.
Destruction: Incineration of evidence, papers, cassette tapes, bulk marijuana, pharmaceuticals, residual controlled substance waste, and immediate precursors.
Personnel: Requires armed, trained, and qualified personnel with specific licenses.
Vehicles: Utilization of various vehicle types including 21-foot trucks, panel vans with cages, 24-foot trucks, heavy-duty trucks, pick-up trucks with lock covers, and unmarked sport utility vehicles.
Safety: Specific safety precautions and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are required for handling hazardous substances, including fentanyl and its analogues.

Contract & Timeline

Solicitation Number: 15DDHQ26Q00000024
Type: Firm Fixed Price (RFQ)
Set-Aside: Total Small Business
NAICS Code: 484230 (Transportation and Warehousing), Size Standard: $34M
Duration: Total duration not to exceed 60 months (base + options).
Maximum Value: To Be Determined (TBD)
Quotes Due: February 24, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST
Questions Due: February 17, 2026, by 10:00 am EST
Published: February 11, 2026

Evaluation

Award will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Evaluation factors include: Understanding of the Requirement, Staffing Plan, Experience/Past Performance, and Price.