W15QKN26QA021 Refuse Collection and Recycling Services in Cumberland, MD (MD006)

This contract amendment pertains to the solicitation for refuse collection and recycling services in Cumberland, MD, under solicitation number W15QKN26QA021, issued by the Department of Defense's office at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. The amendment, dated after the solicitation was posted on May 12, 2026, seeks to incorporate new compliance requirements stemming from Executive Order 14398, which addresses diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) discrimination by federal contractors. Specifically, the amendment adds the FAR clause 52.222-90 (DEVIATION APR 2026) to ensure contractors adhere to federal policies prohibiting DEI discrimination. The original solicitation invites responses until May 28, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 562111, which relates to waste collection and recycling services. The contract is managed by the agency organization named W6QK Acc-pica within the Department of Defense. The place of performance is indicated by the zip code 21502, corresponding to Cumberland, MD. Tyler Behr is the primary point of contact for the solicitation, reachable via email and phone. This amendment strengthens the federal government's commitment to fostering equitable treatment within contracting practices while maintaining the focus on essential refuse and recycling services in the specified area.