FMC Devens - Solid Waste Landfill Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons (BOP), specifically FMC Devens, is conducting a Sources Sought for Solid Waste Landfill Services in Ayer, MA. This is market research to identify potential sources for a future requirement, not a new solicitation. The current contract, held by Devens Recycling Center, LLC, was awarded in September 2023 for $199,260.00 and is set to end on September 30, 2026. Responses are due May 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The future requirement is for a single award Indefinite Delivery/Requirements (IDR) contract with firm-fixed prices. Services include:
- Transport and disposal of non-hazardous solid waste and construction debris delivered by FMC Devens using government-owned vehicles.
- Contractor assumes ownership of waste upon unloading at the transfer site and is responsible for lawful and proper disposal.
- Estimated delivery of 540 tons per year, with approximately three loads per week.
- Services to be performed at the contractor's disposal facility, which must be approved by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and located within a 10-mile radius of FMC Devens.
- Deliveries are expected weekly, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time (excluding Federal holidays).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (future contract type: Firm Fixed-Price IDR)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 12, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
- Published: May 1, 2026
Response Instructions
Interested parties should complete and return the attached Market Research Questionnaire and review the Draft Statement of Work to assist with the Bureau of Prisons' market research efforts. This announcement is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.
Point of Contact
Sarah Burke (sburke@bop.gov)