Specialized waste collection including medical waste and nuclear waste for government facilities. Find active federal and state other waste collection contracts — AI-scored against your profile across SAM.gov and 200+ portals.
Annual federal spend under NAICS 562119 is estimated at $2–$4 billion, driven largely by DoD, DOE, NRC, and VA facilities requiring specialized collection of low-level radioactive waste, mixed waste, and regulated medical waste. Contracts are predominantly multi-year IDIQs with firm-fixed-price task orders, though cost-reimbursement is used for complex waste streams. Competition is moderate; about 40% of dollars go to small businesses. Demand spikes with base realignments and environmental remediation projects at legacy nuclear sites.
These agencies are the largest buyers of other waste collection services and products in the federal government. Each awards contracts under NAICS 562119 regularly — build relationships with their small business offices first.
To win, target agency-specific IDIQs for waste services (e.g., DOE's Environmental Management IDIQs, DLA's Hazardous Waste Disposal contracts). The highest-leverage move is obtaining a GSA Schedule 899 (Environmental Services) or 874 (MRO) with waste collection SINs, as many orders are set aside for small businesses under 8(a) or SDVOSB. Most awards are LPTA, so price and past performance on similar waste types are decisive. Bid as prime on smaller task orders to build agency-specific experience.
Work is bought via LPTA or best-value tradeoff. Common vehicles include GSA Schedule 899 (Environmental Services), GSA 874 (MRO with waste SINs), 8(a) STARS III, and agency-specific IDIQs like DOE's Environmental Management IDIQ or DLA's HAZWASTE contracts. Evaluation emphasizes technical approach, past performance on similar waste streams, and price.
You need an EPA ID number for hazardous waste transport, DOT hazmat registration, and state-specific permits for medical or radioactive waste. For nuclear waste, NRC or Agreement State licenses are mandatory. Ensure your facility has RCRA Part B permits if storing waste.
Yes, for prime contracts over $150,000, Miller Act payment and performance bonds are typically required. Many small firms use surety bond assistance programs like SBA's Surety Bond Guarantee.
8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and VOSB certifications are highly valued. For medical waste, ISO 14001 or R2/RIOS certification for electronics recycling can differentiate you. For nuclear waste, DOE's Radiological Worker II training certification is often required.
Moderately competitive. About 40% of federal spend goes to small businesses, but many contracts are set aside for 8(a) or SDVOSB. New entrants face challenges building past performance; teaming with an incumbent is common.
Task orders range from $50,000 for small medical waste pickups to $10 million+ for large-scale nuclear waste remediation at DOE sites. The median task order is around $500,000–$1 million.