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Annual federal spending under NAICS 562910 exceeds $3 billion, driven primarily by EPA Superfund, DoD Installation Restoration, and DOE environmental management programs. The market is highly competitive but fragmented, with many small businesses winning task orders under large IDIQ contracts like the EPA's RAC program and Army Corps' FUDS contracts. Demand is sustained by regulatory mandates (CERCLA, RCRA) and base realignments. Contracts are predominantly IDIQ with fixed-price or cost-reimbursement task orders, though BPAs are common for routine cleanup. Competition is intense for large-dollar remediation; small businesses often team or subcontract.
These agencies are the largest buyers of remediation services services and products in the federal government. Each awards contracts under NAICS 562910 regularly — build relationships with their small business offices first.
To win in 562910, target the EPA's Response Action Contracts (RAC) and DoD's environmental IDIQs, which frequently set aside work for 8(a), SDVOSB, and HUBZone firms. The single highest-leverage move is to obtain a GSA Schedule 899 (Environmental Services) with a strong past-performance narrative on CERCLA removals. Most awards are best-value tradeoffs emphasizing technical approach and safety record over price. Invest in OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certifications and NEPA experience to differentiate.
Most remediation work is awarded via best-value tradeoff under IDIQs (e.g., EPA RAC, Army Corps FUDS, DoD environmental IDIQs). GSA Schedule 899 is common for smaller efforts. Evaluation emphasizes technical approach, past performance, and safety record. LPTA is rare except for simple assessment tasks. Agency-specific vehicles like DOE's EM IDIQs also play a role.
Yes, at minimum you need OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification for personnel. Many contracts also require state-level contractor licenses (e.g., asbestos abatement, lead abatement) and EPA certifications for specific contaminants. Past performance on similar cleanup actions is often more critical than licenses alone.
For task orders over $150,000, the Miller Act requires performance and payment bonds. Many IDIQ contracts have a blanket bond, but task orders often require individual bonds up to 100% of the order value. Small businesses should secure a bonding line of credit with a surety experienced in environmental work.
Very competitive, but small businesses win a significant share due to set-asides. In FY2022, small businesses won 38% of EPA remediation contracts. The key is to target 8(a), SDVOSB, and HUBZone set-asides under large IDIQs like the EPA RAC or Army Corps' FUDS program.
Award sizes vary widely: from $500,000 for a small site assessment to $50 million for a large Superfund remedial action. The median task order under the EPA RAC program is around $2-5 million. Small businesses often compete for orders under $10 million.
Yes, subcontracting is common. Many large primes (e.g., AECOM, Jacobs) seek small business subcontractors for specialized tasks like asbestos abatement, soil excavation, or groundwater treatment. Register in SAM and market your niche expertise to primes holding major IDIQs.