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Hazardous Waste Removal and Disposal at Iwakuni, Japan
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The U.S. Government, through DLA Disposition Services, is seeking to identify qualified businesses capable of performing hazardous and industrial waste removal, transportation, recycling, and disposal services at Iwakuni, Japan, and other U.S. Government installations across Japan. The work involves handling wastes regulated under U.S. and Japanese environmental standards, including Industrial Waste, Specially Controlled Industrial Waste, Specially Handled Industrial Waste, and PFAS substances, in full compliance with Japan Environmental Governing Standards, Japanese national and local laws, and international transport regulations for dangerous goods. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (FFP/IDIQ) services contract with a 30-month base period and one optional 30-month extension, though no formal solicitation has been issued yet. Interested firms must submit a capabilities package not exceeding three single-spaced pages, including company profile with CAGE code and small business status, relevant experience from the past five years with contract details and points of contact, and a list of proposed Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs). Submissions must be sent via email by 1500 EST on May 13, 2026, with the exact subject line specified; late responses will not be accepted. No reimbursement is provided for response costs, and submissions will be held confidentially for evaluation only. The Government will use responses to determine if a set-aside is appropriate and will not provide debriefings. Performance requires strict adherence to packaging, labeling, and manifesting requirements, including proper UN-approved containers, bilingual labeling in English and Japanese for hazardous materials, and compliance with DOT and EPA standards. Contractor personnel must obtain DBIDS credentials for base access, undergo security screening, and comply with additional trainings including antiterrorism and hazmat handling. Full indemnification of the U.S. Government is required for all liabilities, and contractors are responsible for all costs, including local taxes, penalties, and credentialing renewals. Invoicing will occur via DLA Form 2505 through the Evaluated Receipt Settlement system in the Hazardous Material Management System, with no use of WAWF or IPP. All services are to be performed with no subcontracting limitations unless otherwise notified, and contractor accountability for quality, timeliness, and documentation is absolute.
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Iwakuni, MI, JPNSet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Full Description
The intent of this Sources Sought is to identify businesses interested in work that will consist of the removal, transportation, recycling, and disposal of industrial waste as identified in the U.S. Government (USG) and Japan Environmental Governing Standards (JEGS) and wastes regulated by Government of Japan (GOJ) as Industrial Waste (IW), Specially Controlled Industrial Waste (SCIW), Specially Handled Industrial Waste (SHIW), and Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) located in and around Iwakuni, Japan.
The Contractor agrees to provide all services necessary for the final recycling, treatment, disposal of all waste on the contract in accordance with the JEGS, the GOJ and respective local environmental laws and regulations, as well as any applicable international agreements governing the transportation of dangerous goods, and the terms and conditions of the contract.*The Government intends to solicit proposals on SAM.gov and award a Firm-Fixed Priced, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Services Contract. The contract is anticipated to have one 30-month base period, followed by one 30-month option period. There is no solicitation available at this time. However, attached is a DRAFT Price Schedule and DRAFT PWS that firms responding to this Sources Sought should use to help determine if they would be able to meet contract requirements.
IF YOUR FIRM IS CAPABLE OF PERFORMING THE REQUESTED SERVICES, WITHOUT THE LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING, THE CAPABILITIES PACKAGE DETAILED BELOW IS NOT REQUIRED. In accordance with FAR 6.101(a), with certain limited exceptions, contracting officers shall promote and provide for full and open competition in soliciting offers and awarding Government contracts. If your firm would like to respond to this Sources Sought, but is unable to meet the limitations on subcontracting, please email Timothy.Hassett@dla.mil with “SOURCES SOUGHT HAZ Iwakuni Japan in the subject line, stating your firms’ Notification of Interest (a capabilities package is not required).
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested firms must demonstrate their ability to perform the requested services, described above, by submitting a brief capabilities package (no more than three pages in length, single-spaced, 12-point font minimum). This documentation shall identify, at a minimum:
(1) Company Profile to include number of employees, office location(s), CAGE Code, and a statement identifying any applicable small business category and status of any applicable small business classification.
(2) Relevant Experience within the last five years, including contract number(s), Government/Agency or firm point of contact (POC), and current telephone number for the POC. Identify if you were a subcontractor and the work you performed as the sub-contractor.
(3) A listing of TSDFs your firm would use during the performance of this contract.
The submittal package must be emailed to Timothy.Hassett@dla.mil with “SOURCES SOUGHT HAZ WASTE IWAKUNI in the subject line. The submittal package must be received no later than 1500 EST, May 13, 2026. LATE RESPONSES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Upon review of industry response to this Sources Sought, the Government will determine whether a set-aside acquisition is in the Government's best interest. All responsible firms, including small businesses, are eligible to submit a proposal in response to an unrestricted solicitation.
A response to this Sources Sought will not be considered an adequate response to any forthcoming solicitation announcement. The Government WILL NOT provide a debriefing on the results of the survey. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Sources Sought notice or any follow-up information requests. All information submitted will be held in a confidential manner and will only be used for the purpose intended.
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