CUI Shredding Service

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Enterprise Shredding Services to provide ongoing bulk shredding of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Non-CUI items in paper form for the Indian Head Detachment at Picatinny Arsenal. The service includes destruction of documents via shredding and pulping.

• Destruction of CUI and Non-CUI documents via shredding and pulping.

• On-site shredding of CUI documentation on a bi-annual basis.

• Delivery of totes to specified buildings (21, 61N, 458, 3355) on the day of scheduled document destruction.

• Collection of all empty totes off-premises.

• Destruction must render material unreadable, indecipherable, and irrecoverable.

• Verified Process Certification for the pulping process is required.

• The contractor shall NOT introduce CDs, VHS Tapes, 3-ring binders, or hard binder clips into the shredding process.

• Contract type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Base year plus four (4) option years. Period of Performance is TBD.

• Estimated Value: USD 16,500,000.00 (Size Standard).

• Offer Due Date: April 23, 2026, 05:00 PM.

• Evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided sections.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 561990

• Size Standard: USD 16,500,000.00

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to electronic submission of payment requests, cybersecurity maturity model certification, and small business program representations.

• Key points of contact for technical and administrative matters are provided.

• The work will be conducted at Indian Head Detachment Facilities (buildings 21, 61N, 458, and 3355), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, 07806.

• Contractors must comply with installation access, security, and safety policies, including the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP).

Other / Unclassified

This document, Chapter 17 of the NSWCIHD M-5100.22J manual, outlines the Contractor Safety requirements for personnel working at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) facilities. It details the scope of these requirements, program mandates, and the roles and responsibilities of various parties including NSWC IHD personnel, Managers/Supervisors, the Contracts Department, Contracting Officers, and Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs).

Key areas covered include:

• Program Requirements: Adherence to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, OSHA standards, and EM-385-1-1. Contractors are responsible for their own safety and compliance.
• Roles and Responsibilities: Specific duties for managers, supervisors, the Contracts Department (Code 02), Contracting Officers, and CORs regarding contractor safety oversight, training, reporting, and compliance.
• Contractor Safety Requirements: Detailed guidelines for performing work at NSWC IHD, including requirements for work permits, handling of flame/spark-producing items, use of transmitting devices (including HERO requirements), traffic rules, hazardous materials, and specific procedures for explosive ordnance (UXO) safety.
• Appendices: Includes Appendix 17-A detailing specific contractor safety requirements and Appendix 17-B providing a contractor UXO brief with instructions on what to do if unexploded ordnance is found.

This document is critical for any contractor planning to perform work at NSWC IHD. It establishes the mandatory safety protocols, compliance requirements, and reporting procedures that must be followed. Bidders should review this document thoroughly to understand the safety obligations, potential hazards (including UXO), and the necessary steps to ensure a safe working environment, which may impact their operational planning and proposal development.