Transportation and Destruction of Controlled Substances
Overview
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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) is soliciting quotes for Transportation and Destruction of Controlled Substances under a Firm Fixed Price contract. This opportunity, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, requires secure transportation and incineration services for various controlled substances and evidence. Quotes are due February 24, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quote (RFQ) covers the secured transportation of controlled substances, including bulk marijuana and pharmaceuticals, to designated Destruction Facilities (DFs). Services also include the destruction by incineration of evidence such as papers, cassette tapes, bulk marijuana, pharmaceuticals, residual controlled substance waste, and immediate precursors. Transportation services will be dispatched from DEA Offices located in Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma, and Florida.
Key requirements include:
- Personnel: Armed, trained, and possessing specific qualifications and licenses.
- Vehicles: A range of specialized vehicles 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 like fentanyl and its analogues.
- Logistics: Load and size of substances will vary based on seizures, and destinations are dependent on the destruction facility's operational status. Locations for dispatch are firm as stated in the Statement of Work.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: 15DDHQ26Q00000024
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- NAICS Code: 484230 (Transportation and Warehousing)
- Size Standard: $34M
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Duration: Base period with options to extend, not to exceed 60 months total.
- Maximum Value: To Be Determined (TBD)
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: February 24, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST
- Questions Due: February 17, 2026, by 10:00 AM EST
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to angel.d.barkley@dea.gov
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
- Evaluation Factors: Understanding of the Requirement, Staffing Plan, Experience/Past Performance, and Price.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Ms. Angel Barkley (angel.d.barkley@dea.gov)