USPS National Recycling for Scrap Metal
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 United States Postal Service (USPS) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified firms capable of providing National Recycling for Scrap Metal services. This market research aims to establish a centralized, revenue-sharing model for managing excess scrap metal nationwide. Responses are due March 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST.
Purpose
This is a Sources Sought Notice for planning purposes only, not a solicitation. The USPS seeks to identify interested parties with the resources to support a national scrap metal recycling requirement. The goal is to gather preliminary market research information from capable and reliable sources to gain knowledge of potential qualified business sources and inform future procurement strategies.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and non-personal services for comprehensive management of excess scrap metal. Key services include:
- Transportation of metal scrap from USPS facilities.
- Inventory management and tracking of various metal types (Aluminum, Copper, Lead, Nickel, Tin, Steel/Stainless Steel, Mixed Metals).
- Recycling operations and compliance with environmental regulations.
- Supplier payment processing and disbursement of proceeds to USPS.
- Regular reporting on recycling activities and market monitoring for optimal returns.
- Ensuring secure collection, storage, and eradication of all USPS identifiable markings from scrap materials. The objective is to establish a revenue share agreement with a supplier.
Information Requested
Interested firms should provide:
- Company details: Name, point of contact, phone, email, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
- Indication of interest as a prime contractor, including any subcontracting, joint venture, or teaming arrangements.
- Detailed information on previous experience with similar requirements (scope, complexity, timeframe, role).
- Information on commercial availability, including pricing, basis for pricing, delivery schedules, and customary terms.
- Recommendations on how the Postal Service can best structure these contract requirements.
- Suggestions to improve the approach, specifications, or the attached draft Statement of Work (SOW).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 27, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
- Published: March 5, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Proposal (RFP), nor does it commit the USPS to procure any services. The Postal Service will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future solicitations. Responses should be emailed to David.R.Seid@usps.gov and Zachary.W.Morris@usps.gov.