Katherine Medeiros is a Contracting Officer. Katherine is associated with 63 contracts. Activity spans Software Publishers, Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths), and Computer and Office Machine Repair and Maintenance.
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The Social Security Administration, through the Office of Acquisition and Grants, is issuing an unrestricted, firm-fixed price solicitation under number 28321326Q0000315 for the procurement of 6,000 units each of HSPD-12 approved shielded badge holders, black Optibraid lanyards, and black retractable badge reels. The shielded badge holders must be FIPS-201 compliant, constructed from rigid polycarbonate, and listed on the GSA APL Line Item 1501. The lanyards must feature a black diamond slider and an integrated safety breakaway attachment, while the badge reels require a metal belt clip and clear reinforced vinyl strap.
The contract will be awarded using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, where the government will evaluate the lowest-priced quote for technical acceptability based on the salient characteristics provided in the solicitation. Quotes are due by 1:00 PM ET on September 23, 2026, and must be submitted via email to the contracting officer, Katherine Medeiros. Offerors are required to provide representations and certifications in accordance with FAR 52.212 and must adhere to various federal clauses, including those regarding equal opportunity and the prohibition of segregated facilities.
Solicitation 28321326Q00000175 is a request for quotations for commercial waste removal services at the Social Security Administration's Wilkes-Barre Direct Operations Center (WBDOC) in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price agreement consisting of a base year, four option years, and a potential six-month extension. The scope of work includes the provision of recycling, trash, and debris removal and disposal services, which encompasses the management of containers, scheduled pick-ups, and the submission of annual reports for all materials processed. The project falls under NAICS code 562111 for Solid Waste Collection and is not set aside for small business concerns.
The government will award the contract using the lowest priced technically acceptable (LPTA) procedure. To be deemed technically acceptable, offerors must demonstrate at least five years of experience in waste removal, possess the required vehicles and personnel, and maintain a satisfactory past performance rating. Evaluation is conducted on a go/no-go basis across several technical subfactors. All quotes must be submitted via email to the contracting officer, Robyn Norris, and must include a completed pricing sheet and the required offeror representations and certifications. Compliance with Service Contract Act wage determinations and various FAR clauses, including those regarding sustainable products and the Buy American Act, is mandatory.
The contract is a firm-fixed-price solicitation issued by the Social Security Administration’s Office of Acquisition and Grants under solicitation number 28321326Q00000270, set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 561990, with a size standard of $21.5 million in annual receipts. The scope entails providing secure, onsite destruction of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) documents and recycling services for non-sensitive materials, including single-stream and cardboard recycling, at SSA’s Main Complex and Perimeter East Building in Baltimore, Maryland. Services occur biweekly for PII destruction and on Tuesdays and Fridays for recycling, with contractors responsible for delivering, maintaining, repairing, and replacing specialized lockable containers meeting strict specifications—minimum 0.125-inch polyethylene construction, polyurethane casters, and distinct color coding to separate PII from recycling units. All containers must remain locked except during authorized service, and keys must be provided to SSA personnel, with replacements and repairs conducted at no additional cost to the government. The contract includes a base performance period from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, with four optional one-year periods and a potential six-month extension under FAR 52.217-8, though no pricing details are available in the submitted documentation, rendering the contract value undetermined. All contractor personnel must comply with security and suitability requirements as outlined in FAR clause 2352.204-1 and undergo personal identity verification per FAR 52.204-9, while the contractor must maintain a current point of contact list and respond to unscheduled requests within one business day. Services are not performed on federal holidays unless authorized. The contractor must submit monthly documentation, including Certificates of Destruction, and ensure all materials are screened for contaminants prior to destruction. Evaluation will be based on the most advantageous offer, considering both price and non-price factors, without a defined trade-off methodology or minimum technical acceptability threshold. The solicitation requires compliance with multiple FAR clauses related to labor standards, whistleblower rights, equal opportunity, employment eligibility, trafficking in persons, and system for award management maintenance, along with adherence to specific container and operational requirements detailed in attachments covering pricing, pickup locations, collection schedules, and estimated volumes. Proposals must be submitted via FedConnect or email to Katherine Medeiros by August 7, 2026,
Social Security Administration
NAICS
561990
All Other Support Services
PSC
R499
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
The contract solicitation aims to secure services for document destruction and recycling collection under a Small Business Set Aside, ensuring opportunities for small businesses to compete. The solicitation number is 28321326Q00000270, posted on July 28, 2026, with a response deadline of August 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM. It falls under NAICS code 561990, which covers other support services, and is managed by the Social Security Administration’s Office of Acquisition and Grants, located in Baltimore, Maryland, with a zip code of 21235. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Katherine Medeiros, reachable via email at katherine.Medeiros@ssa.gov. The place of performance has not been specified, and all responses must be submitted through the designated SAM.gov portal link provided in the solicitation details.
Social Security AdministrationMD,
NAICS
561990
All Other Support Services
PSC
R499
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
The Social Security Administration is seeking a contractor to provide on-site secure document destruction services for security waste, including administrative papers, classified and sensitive documents, white and mixed recycled paper, and Braille documents, at its Field and Hearing offices across Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. The contract is issued under FAR Part 12 as a commercial item solicitation with a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 561499 and requires all offerors to meet a mandatory experience threshold: at least one prior project involving on-site secure document destruction for a customer requiring personnel to obtain a security clearance. The work must be performed within designated hours—9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., local time, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays—with pickups falling on holidays rescheduled to the preceding or following business day. The contractor must supply 60–70-gallon lockable bins with wheels and handles for waste collection, provide keys to SSA location managers, and use SSA-supplied banker boxes for purge waste. All document destruction must meet the standard outlined in 36 CFR 1226.24, ensuring materials are rendered irrecoverable. A witnessed Certificate of Destruction must be delivered to SSA personnel upon completion of each service. The contractor is responsible for safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and NIST guidelines, maintaining detailed logs when transporting or electronically transmitting PII-containing materials, and adhering to FISMA, NIST 800 series, and FIPS 199/200 requirements. Personnel must comply with strict conduct standards prohibiting theft, drug use, unauthorized access to government property or information, and violations of security protocols. Labor standards under the Service Contract Labor Standards and Fair Labor Standards Act apply, with wages governed by Department of Labor determinations and insurance requirements including a minimum $100,000 employer liability coverage for accidental bodily injury. The contract structure includes a base year and four option years extending through January 14, 2032, with services priced by monthly and unit-based line items. Invoices must be submitted with the contractor’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), include all required details such as contract number, delivery dates, shipping information, and explicitly stated payment discount terms, and be sent via electronic or physical copies to the designated address. All submissions must be sent electronically via email to mai.wellman@ssa.gov
Social Security Administration
NAICS
561499
All Other Business Support Services
PSC
R614
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
This contract is a Request for Proposal for the establishment of a Multiple Award Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to perform alterations and repairs on Social Security Administration headquarters buildings in Baltimore, Maryland, and a facility in Frederick County, Maryland. The primary scope includes demolition and repouring of approximately 1,000 square feet of concrete sidewalks at the Robert M. Ball Courtyard, with requirements to excavate, grade, and install new six-inch-thick reinforced concrete surfaces that meet ADA accessibility standards and OSHA safety codes. All work must comply with applicable fire, building, plumbing, and electrical codes, and contractors must implement a government-approved quality control program featuring a three-phase inspection process, documentation of deficiencies, and timely corrective actions. The contract has a minimum guaranteed value of $25,000 over its life and a maximum ceiling to be determined at award, with an ordering period extending up to 66 months from the effective date, structured across a base year and four option years, plus a six-month optional extension. Labor categories including carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and project managers must be priced with fully burdened fixed hourly rates, and markups for materials, subcontractors, and bonding are specified. Wage determinations for both Baltimore and Frederick counties are provided for compliance, and all materials must be undamaged, fully equipped, and properly labeled upon installation.
Proposals must be submitted electronically via FedConnect by 3 p.m. ET on June 30, 2026, with technical and business sections organized into two distinct volumes: Volume I containing non-price elements including corporate experience, past performance, technical approach, and the quality control program; and Volume II containing fully executed contract forms, pricing spreadsheets, and assumptions, all restricted to Microsoft Word, Excel, or PDF formats under strict file size limits. The evaluation is based on a tradeoff process where price accounts for 50% of the award decision and is equally weighted with the combined non-price factors of corporate experience and past performance. Contractors must comply with stringent security and suitability requirements, submitting SSA Form 306 and arranging for facility access at least 30 business days prior to work commencement, while also meeting FISMA compliance, mandatory annual records management training, and insurance requirements including worker’s compensation coverage of $100,000 and payment and performance bonds. Safety mandates include fall protection systems for elevated work, lock-out/tag-out procedures, confined space protocols
Social Security Administration
NAICS
236220
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
PSC
Z2AA
Maintenance, Repair, or Alteration of Real Property
The Social Security Administration is seeking a contractor to provide on-site destruction services for security waste at its Field and Hearing offices across Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. The scope includes the secure destruction of administrative papers, classified documents, sensitive materials, white and mixed recycled paper, and Braille documents, ensuring compliance with federal security and privacy standards. All work must be performed directly at the designated SSA locations, with the contractor responsible for handling, transporting, and destroying materials in a manner that prevents unauthorized access or data recovery.
This solicitation, numbered 28321326Q00000122, was posted on June 4, 2026, with responses due by June 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. The contract falls under NAICS code 561499, which covers other commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance services, though the work is specifically focused on document destruction. The contracting office is the SSA Office of Acquisition and Grants located in Baltimore, Maryland, and inquiries should be directed to Katherine Medeiros at katherine.Medeiros@ssa.gov. The requirement does not specify a set-aside classification, indicating it is open to all eligible businesses.
Social Security AdministrationMD,
NAICS
561499
All Other Business Support Services
PSC
R614
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
The contract involves the replacement of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) located inside the chiller room, which are currently experiencing failures. The project is initiated by the Social Security Administration’s Office of Acquisition Grants in Baltimore, Maryland, with the solicitation titled "Chiller Room VFD drive replacement." The solicitation was posted on September 24, 2025, and responses are due by September 26, 2025, at 9:00 PM. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 335314, which pertains to household laundry equipment manufacturing, indicating the specialized nature of the equipment involved. The primary point of contact for this project is Katherine Medeiros, whose contact details are provided for any inquiries.
This project aims to ensure the reliable operation of the chiller system by replacing the failing VFDs, which are critical components for controlling motor speed and improving energy efficiency. The contract does not specify set-aside details or size, suggesting it may be open to various vendors capable of performing the replacement work. The work location and detailed scope are not explicitly provided, but it is understood to be within the chiller room at the SSA facility. Interested vendors are encouraged to review the full solicitation and contact the designated agency representative for further information.
Social Security AdministrationMD,
NAICS
335314
Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing
PSC
6105
Electric Wire and Power and Distribution Equipment
