Treatment and disposal of hazardous waste materials including chemical and nuclear waste. Find active federal and state hazardous waste treatment and disposal contracts — AI-scored against your profile across SAM.gov and 200+ portals.
Annual federal spend for NAICS 562211 is estimated at $2-3 billion, driven by environmental remediation at Superfund sites (EPA), nuclear waste cleanup (DOE), and hazardous waste disposal from military operations (DoD). Competition is moderate, with a mix of large environmental firms and specialized small businesses. Contracts are typically structured as IDIQs with task orders, often under the EPA's Response Action Contracts (RAC) or DOE's Environmental Management (EM) IDIQs. Demand is driven by regulatory compliance, cleanup of legacy contamination, and ongoing waste generation from federal facilities. Set-asides for small businesses are common, with 8(a) and HUBZone preferences frequently used.
These agencies are the largest buyers of hazardous waste treatment and disposal services and products in the federal government. Each awards contracts under NAICS 562211 regularly — build relationships with their small business offices first.
To win 562211 contracts, focus on obtaining EPA ID numbers, RCRA permits, and DOT hazmat certifications. The buying pattern favors firms with past performance on similar hazardous waste projects for the same agency. Set-asides commonly used include 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The single highest-leverage move is to team with a large prime as a subcontractor on a major DOE or EPA IDIQ to gain relevant past performance and agency familiarity.
Work is bought primarily via best-value tradeoff evaluations emphasizing technical approach, past performance, and safety record. Common vehicles include GSA Environmental Services Schedule (899), EPA RAC IDIQs, DOE EM IDIQs, and Army Corps' Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) contracts. LPTA is rare due to safety and compliance risks.
You need an EPA ID number for hazardous waste generation, transportation, and disposal, plus RCRA permits for treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDF). DOT hazmat training and registration are also required for transporters. State-specific permits may apply.
Yes, performance and payment bonds are typically required for contracts over $150,000. For long-term remediation or disposal, you may also need financial assurance bonds to cover potential environmental liabilities, especially for TSDF operations.
Key certifications include 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB). Additionally, ISO 14001 (environmental management) and RABQSA (quality) can be differentiators. For nuclear waste, DOE Q-clearance is critical.
Highly competitive. Many small businesses chase EPA and DoD set-asides. Awards often go to firms with prior experience on similar agency projects. Subcontracting to a large prime on a major IDIQ can build the needed past performance.
Task orders under IDIQs range from $500,000 to $10 million. Standalone contracts for specific disposal projects average $1-3 million. Large remediation IDIQs can have ceilings of $100 million or more, but individual task orders are smaller.