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DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION/SHREDDING SERVICE FOR US CENSUS BUREAU'S 6 REGIONAL OFFICES
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The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing commercial on-site shredding services, including secure locked containers and destruction of sensitive documents, across six regional offices. This sources sought notice is not a solicitation or request for quotes but aims to gather information on the availability of small and large businesses, particularly those classified as HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, 8(a), veteran-owned, woman-owned, or small disadvantaged businesses, under NAICS code 561990. The potential contract, if awarded, would include a one-year base period with three optional one-year extensions, and the government is evaluating whether to pursue a set-aside or use existing GSA Federal Supply Schedule sources. Respondents must be registered in SAM and complete the Online Representations and Certifications Application. Companies interested in responding must submit a capability statement electronically by July 31, 2026, to pamela.a.miller@census.gov with the subject line “CEN-REQ-26-2857.” Submissions must be in MS Word or PDF format and include the company name, address, CAGE code, unique identifier, GSA contract number if applicable, socio-economic status, NAICS size classification, point of contact details, telephone, email, website, confirmation of ability to serve all six regional offices, and demonstrated capacity to meet the requirement. No reimbursement is provided for response preparation costs, and proprietary information should be clearly marked. Responses will inform the agency’s procurement strategy, including potential acquisition methods and contracting preferences, before any formal solicitation is released.
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Washington, DC, 20233, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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This is a Sources Sought Notice Announcement only. This advertisement is not a solicitation for offers, nor is it a request for quotes. A request for quotes may be issued at a later date.
We are seeking responsible vendors to provide Commercial on-site shredding services, including the locked shredding containers and secure destruction of sensitive documents at 6 United States Census Bureau (USCB) Regional Offices (RO). The anticipated requirement consists of a one-year base period and three (3) one-year option periods. See attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the complete description of the requirement. Commercial on-site shredding services, including the locked shred containers and secure destruction of sensitive documents for the RO’s.
The purpose of this notice is to obtain additional market research information regarding: (1) the availability and capability of qualified small businesses, and large businesses; (2) whether such businesses are HUBZone small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, 8(a) small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, woman-owned small businesses, or small disadvantaged businesses; and (3) their size classification under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 561990 for the proposed acquisition.
Responses to this request will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. The purpose of this market research is to identify other socio-economic small businesses prior to issuing an unrestricted solicitation or identifying available sources under the GSA Federal Supply Schedule if applicable.
Interested parties shall not be reimbursed for costs associated with preparation of their responses. Any proprietary information should be marked. Interested organizations presenting a Capability Statement in response to this Sources Sought Notice must identify their size status.
Respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and complete Online Representations and Certifications Application.
Responses should include: (1)Company Name and Address, (2) Cage Code, (3)Unique Identifier Number, (4)Your company’s GSA/FSS contract number if available, (5) Socio-economic status of business, (6) Company business size by NAICS, (7)Point of Contact for questions and/or clarification, (8) Telephone Number and email address, (9) Web Page URL, (10) Ability to provide service to all 6 Regional Offices, and (11) Demonstration capability, and capacity to furnish services.
All capability statements sent in response to this Sources Sought Notice must be submitted electronically (via email) to the Point of Contact below in MS Word or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). The subject line must specify the Sources Sought Number. All information submissions shall be received via e-mail to pamela.a.miller@census.gov, addressed to Pamela Miller Contract Specialist. E-mail shall include “CEN-REQ-26-2857” on the subject line.
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