Hazardous Waste Removal Eastern Europe and Israel
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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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services - EBS is conducting a Sources Sought to identify businesses capable of providing Hazardous Waste Removal services for U.S. Department of War (DoW) installations across Eastern Europe and Israel. This market research aims to find contractors for the removal, transportation, treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes. Responses are due by February 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST.
Opportunity Details
This Sources Sought is for market research purposes only; it is not a request for proposals. The U.S. Government anticipates awarding a Firm-Fixed Priced (FFP), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a 30-month base period and one 30-month option period. The primary NAICS code is 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment And Disposal), with a size standard of $41.5M.
Scope of Work
The work involves comprehensive waste management services, including pre-removal, removal, and post-removal phases.
- Geographic Coverage: Services are required at DoW installations in Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, and Israel. Additional Eastern European countries may be added.
- Services Include: Removal, transportation, treatment, recycling, disposal, sampling and analytical services, equipment rental, overpacking/loose-packing, lab packing, industrial cleaning, and removal of appliances containing ozone-depleting substances (ODS).
- Exclusions: Infectious/biohazardous medical wastes, controlled pharmaceutical wastes, radioactive wastes, and Materials Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard (MPPEH) are not covered.
- Compliance: All operations must adhere to local environmental laws, Host Nation (HN) and European Union (EU) standards, and international agreements (e.g., ADR, IMDG codes). Treatment of hazardous waste on U.S. military installations is prohibited.
Performance Requirements
Contractors must ensure personnel are qualified, trained (including HAZWOPER, ADR), and English proficient. Strict documentation, including manifests and certificates of disposal, is required. Performance standards include a standard removal time of 15 business days (20 for Greece) and the use of DLA Qualified Facilities List (QFL) and Qualified Transporters List (QTL). A Spill Contingency Plan is also mandatory.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit a brief capabilities statement package (max 3 pages, single-spaced, 12-point font) addressing:
- Company Profile: Number of employees, office location(s), CAGE Code, and applicable small business category/status.
- Relevant Experience: Within the last five years, including contract numbers, Government/firm POCs, and details of subcontractor work if applicable.
- TSDF Listing: A list of Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities your firm would use.
Submissions should be emailed to
raymond.empie@dla.milandhazardouscontractseast@dla.milwith the subject line "SOURCES SOUGHT Eastern Europe and Israel area" by February 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST.