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Precious Metals Recovery and Handling

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Submission Closed05/08/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 562920

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Pallet Recycling (wood only)

Solicitation # IFB-26-0386

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Glass Packaging Recycling ServicesThis subcontract for Glass Packaging Recycling Services supports prime contractors working on West Oxfordshire District Council projects. The scope of work involves the industrial processing and recycling of bulk glass packaging, which includes sorting, cleaning, and crushing operations conducted at an industrial plant in accordance with CPV 90514000 standards. The service provider is required to maintain a valid Environmental Permit for waste processing and must deliver both the processed recycled glass material and detailed waste diversion reports. The opportunity was posted on October 27, 2026, with a response deadline of November 24, 2026. Classified under NAICS code 562920, the contract is managed by the West Oxfordshire District Council. Interested parties can find further details through the official tender notice link provided in the solicitation data.

West Oxfordshire District Council

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Defense Threat Reduction Agency

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Prince William County BU

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RFP# 1255768-BK UWF Electronics Waste Recycling and Disposal Services

Solicitation # 1255768-BK

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University of Washington

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W7MW Uspfo Activity Ar Arng

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E-Waste Destruction and Recycling Services

Solicitation # W6399-26-LW27/A

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Department of National Defence

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RFI - PROPERTY REUTILIZATION/LIQUIDITY SERVICE

Solicitation # 13426

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The contract requires the recovery and secure handling of precious metals such as gold and silver from scrapped electronic and industrial components, strictly adhering to the standards outlined in AFI23-101. This subcontract is focused on environmentally sound and regulated extraction processes to ensure the safe retrieval, processing, and accountability of high-value materials, with all operations conducted under strict security and compliance protocols. The work must be performed at the designated location in Coffeyville, Oklahoma, with zip code 73145, and the contractor is expected to maintain full traceability and documentation throughout the recovery chain. The contract is part of a Department of Defense initiative managed by FA8119 Afsc Pzabc, and responses are due by May 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The NAICS code 562920 classifies the work under Other Remediation Services, indicating the focus on waste material processing and resource recovery. There is no set-aside designation, and the opportunity is open to qualified subcontractors capable of meeting regulatory, security, and operational requirements. All activities must ensure the integrity of the supply chain for recovered metals, prevent loss or diversion, and align with federal guidelines for handling sensitive defense-related materials.