Secure Document Destruction - No Cost
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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 National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is soliciting quotations for off-site commercial secure document destruction services under a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ NARA-88310326Q00026). This is a no-cost, revenue-generating contract for the government, where the contractor earns revenue from recycled paper, with potential payment for loads under 20 tons. The requirement is for a base year plus three option years, structured as an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Quotations are due by 4:00 PM EST on June 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide secure off-site document destruction for Federal Records Centers (FRCs) at various locations, as detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Key requirements include:
- Transportation of documents (either contractor-provided at no cost to NARA, or NARA-provided to contractor's facility).
- Destruction via shredding (particles 1mm x 5mm or smaller) or disintegration.
- Strict security protocols for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), including background checks for personnel and facility security.
- Compliance with NAID® standards (certification not mandatory).
- Deliverables include Certificates of Destruction, weight tickets, and monthly reports.
- The contract includes CLIN 1 for secured document destruction (per ton) and CLIN 4 for data and reports (per lot).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: No-cost, revenue-generating, fixed-price (per ton) IDIQ.
- Period of Performance: Base year plus three option years.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted requirement.
- NAICS Code: 423930, Recyclable Materials Services.
- Place of Performance: Multiple Federal Records Centers, including Chicago, IL, and locations covered by various Wage Determinations (e.g., Washington, California, Colorado, Massachusetts).
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: June 26, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST.
- Questions Due: June 24, 2026.
- Submission Method: Email to Yolanda.bean@nara.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Best value to the Government, with technical factors (Technical Understanding and Approach, Relevant Past Performance) being more important than price.
- Eligibility: Contractors must be registered in SAM and possess a valid UEI number at the time of quote submission.
Additional Notes
Bidders must complete pricing sheets for secured document destruction services at various FRCs, inserting a percentage in the 'TOTAL' column for each CLIN and contract period. NARA reserves the right to inspect contractor facilities. Multiple Wage Determinations are provided, indicating the need for compliance with Service Contract Act rates for labor costs in various geographic areas.