Transportation and Destruction of Controlled Substances

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 15DDHQ26Q00000024.

This amendment modifies the original solicitation.

This amendment may impact proposal deadlines, requirements, or evaluation factors. Offerors should review the amendment carefully for any changes to the original solicitation.

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment extends the close date and time for the solicitation.

• The close date and time for the solicitation has been extended.

• The new close date and time is 02/27/2026 at 5:00 PM EST.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to vendor questions regarding load, size, location, and distance for the opportunity.

• Load & Size: Loads vary based on seizures and poundage.
• Locations: Locations are as stated in the Statement of Work (SOW) and are firmed.
• Destination: The destination is based on the destruction facility's operational status.

This Q&A clarifies key logistical details that bidders should consider when preparing their proposals, particularly concerning the variability of loads and the determination of destinations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of Domestic Operations (OD). It solicits quotes for "Transportation and Destruction of Controlled Substances." The RFQ is issued in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13, and is a Firm Fixed Price contract.

The core services required involve:

• Secured transportation of controlled substances, including bulk marijuana and pharmaceuticals, to designated Destruction Facilities (DF).

• Destruction by incineration of evidence, including papers, cassette tapes, bulk marijuana, pharmaceuticals, residual controlled substance waste, and immediate precursors.

• Transportation services will be dispatched from DEA Offices located in various states, including Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma, and Florida.

• Specific requirements for personnel, including being armed, trained, and possessing specific qualifications and licenses.

• Vehicle requirements include 21-foot trucks, panel vans with cages, 24-foot trucks, heavy-duty trucks, pick-up trucks with lock covers, and unmarked sport utility vehicles.

• Handling of hazardous substances, including fentanyl and its analogues, requires specific safety precautions and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Solicitation Number: 15DDHQ26Q00000024

• Solicitation Issue Date: 02/11/2026

• Offer Due Date: 02/24/2026 / 2:00 PM EST

• NAICS Code: 484230 (Transportation and Warehousing)

• Size Standard: $34M

• The contract includes options to extend services and the term of the contract, with a total duration not to exceed 60 months.

• The maximum value for the contract is "TBD" (To Be Determined).

• Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to angel.d.barkley@dea.gov.

• Deadline for questions: February 17, 2026, by 10:00 am EST.

• Quotes will be evaluated based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Evaluation factors include: Understanding of the Requirement, Staffing Plan, Experience/Past Performance, and Price.

• The acquisition is designated as "UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE" with options for Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) categories.

• The document includes detailed requirements for security, personnel qualifications, vehicle assignments, and operational hours.

• Specific clauses related to contractor responsibilities, permits, licenses, and safety are included.