Document Destruction Shredding Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
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Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of the Army, MICC-FT KNOX, is conducting a Sources Sought for Document Destruction Shredding Services for the U.S. Army Civilian Human Resources Agency (CHRA) across multiple CONUS installations. This market research aims to identify qualified contractors capable of providing on-site, secure shredding, particularly for documents containing Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Responses are due by May 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This non-personal services contract requires on-site document shredding, including one-time bulk, on-demand, and scheduled recurring services. The contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, and supervision. A critical requirement is the destruction of PII-containing documents using cross-cut shredding to produce particles 1mm x 5mm or smaller, making them unreadable and irrecoverable. Destruction must occur on-site and in clear view of government personnel. The services are required CONUS-wide, with specific installations listed in the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (for market research only)
- NAICS Code: 561990 (All Other Support Services)
- Size Standard: $16.5 Million
- Response Due: May 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET
- Published Date: May 13, 2026
- Product Service Code: R614 (Paper Shredding Services)
Submission Requirements
Interested firms should provide:
- Firm name, POC, phone, email, DUNS, CAGE, and small business status/certifications (SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) with corresponding NAICS.
- Indication of interest as a prime contractor, including any subcontracting, joint ventures, or teaming arrangements.
- Detailed information on previous experience with similar requirements (size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government/commercial).
- Information on commercial availability, including pricing, delivery schedules, and customary terms.
- Recommendations on how the Army can best structure requirements to facilitate small business competition.
- Identification of any conditions unnecessarily restricting competition.
- Recommendations to improve the approach, specifications, or draft PWS/PRS.
Additional Notes
This is solely for information and planning; it is not a Request for Quote/Proposal and does not commit the U.S. Government to a contract. The government will not pay for information submitted. Not responding does not preclude future participation. A draft PWS is attached for review. Small business considerations regarding limitations on subcontracting and WOSB certification are mentioned for future potential solicitations.