Destruction of Pharmaceuticals

The Department of Justice, through the Office Acquisition Management and the DEA, has issued special notice D-27-SL-0010 for the destruction of pharmaceuticals in Saint Louis, Missouri. This sole-source purchase order is intended for Veolia ES Technical Solutions LLC to handle the incineration and disposal of approximately 40,000 pounds of controlled and non-controlled drugs collected during the National Drug Take Back Day event on October 24, 2026. The scope of work includes specific requirements for incineration, witness protocols, and potential second-burn line items, with a response deadline of September 14, 2026. Contract performance is subject to rigorous security and compliance standards. Personnel must adhere to DEA-2852.204.94 regarding non-sensitive escorted access, which includes strict applicant screening, background investigations, and citizenship and residency requirements. Additionally, the contractor must sign an Acknowledgement of Contractor Responsibilities, certifying compliance with all DEA personnel, information, and facility security protocols. These measures ensure the safeguarding of facilities and the confidentiality of DEA information, with the agency maintaining the right to remove any personnel found unsuitable or ineligible for the work.