Recycling Collection - USAG-Rhineland Pfalz
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
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 U.S. Army Contracting Command, 409th Contracting Support Brigade (CSB), is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice for Recycling Collection and Disposal Services at United States Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz (USAG-RP) Installations in Germany. This is NOT a solicitation; its purpose is to identify qualified sources for a potential future competitive Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. Responses are due April 6, 2026.
Opportunity Details
This requirement is for non-personnel services including the collection, transportation, segregation, storage, and disposal of various recyclable waste materials. Services also encompass the supply, maintenance, and service of permanent and time-limited containers, bins, compactors, and potable pedestals. The scope involves approximately 300 pick-ups/collections and the handling of about 80 metric tons of recyclables per month across locations like Breitenwald Training Area, Landstuhl Hospital, Sembach Kaserne, and others within the Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC) area.
Key Requirements
Respondents must demonstrate capability as a certified "Waste Management Company" (Entsorgungsfachbetrieb) in accordance with German "Closed Substance Cycle Waste Management Act" and "Waste Management Company Ordinance." Firms should provide evidence of at least two comparable service contracts and outline minimum phase-in/phase-out time requirements. The Government is seeking detailed information on collection services (schedules, materials, container types, special items), processing/disposal (locations, contamination handling, reporting), and customer service capabilities. Additionally, information on pricing, invoicing, contract terms, and recommendations for structuring the contract to facilitate competition are requested.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- NAICS: 562111 (Small Business Size Standard: $47,000,000)
- Product Service Code: S205 (Trash/Garbage Collection Services)
- Set-Aside: None. The contracting officer has determined that FAR Part 19 small business programs will not be applied due to the necessity of complying with local German laws and the availability of local sources.
- Response Due: April 6, 2026, 4:00 PM CET
- Questions Due: March 30, 2026, 4:00 PM CET (written only)
- Published: March 17, 2026
Submission Instructions
Interested firms must submit a capabilities package, not exceeding ten (10) pages, via email to Contract Specialist Oddny Gerstner (oddny.r.gerstner.civ@army.mil) and Contracting Officer Israel Gutierrez (israel.gutierrez1.civ@army.mil). The submission must reference PAN409-25-P-0000 025711. All contractors must be registered in SAM.gov.