Sources Sought - Document Destruction Services
ID: 28321325RS0000005Type: Sources Sought
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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATIONSOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATIONSSA OFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTSBALTIMORE, MD, 21235, USA

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All Other Business Support Services (561499)

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SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: PAPER SHREDDING (R614)
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    The Social Security Administration (SSA) is seeking contractors to provide on-site document destruction services for security waste across its Field and Hearing offices in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. The services required include the destruction of various types of sensitive materials, such as administrative papers, classified documents, Braille documents, and tapes, ensuring compliance with security protocols. This procurement is crucial for maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information handled by the SSA. Interested parties should reach out to Mai Wellman at MAI.WELLMAN@SSA.GOV for further details regarding this opportunity.

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