SHREDDING SUPPORT SERVICES - Fort Lee, VA - KAHC
ID: W91QF5-26-Q-A001Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC FT LEEFORT LEE, VA, 23801, USA

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All Other Support Services (561990)

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SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: PAPER SHREDDING (R614)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is soliciting proposals for shredding support services at Fort Lee, Virginia, under solicitation number W91QF526QA001. The contract requires the contractor to provide bi-weekly shredding services for an estimated 49 boxes of sensitive documents, with an option for an additional 180 boxes annually, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and NIST standards for document destruction. This service is critical for safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining compliance with federal regulations. The total award amount for this contract is $16,500,000, with a base period starting in December 2025 and four additional option years. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Domonic Fitzpatrick at domonic.b.fitzpatrick.civ@army.mil or Heather B. Jarratt at heather.b.jarratt.civ@army.mil.

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    The Fort Lee Installation Vetting Policy outlines procedures for standardizing access for contractor employees without DoD Common Access Cards (CACs). It mandates NCIC-III background checks, National Sex Offender Registry, and Violent Persons file vetting for all individuals, denying access to registered sex offenders or those posing a threat. The policy also requires compliance with the REAL ID Act, specifying acceptable identification and secondary documents. Foreign national contractors may gain unescorted access under specific conditions, including a valid H-2B visa, vetting, employment confirmation, and a sponsor with an approved exception to policy. Prime contractors must submit employee lists with social security numbers, E-Verify status, and criminal checks, ensuring proper management of access passes. The document strongly recommends participation in the ICE Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers (IMAGE) Program to combat unlawful employment and outlines the Immigration and Nationality Act's provisions regarding the unlawful employment of aliens, including penalties for non-compliance and employment verification system requirements.
    This document outlines instructions for submitting proposals for a government contract, emphasizing electronic submission, specific formatting, and content requirements. Proposals must be submitted on an SF1449, include an acknowledgment of amendments, representations and certifications, an executive summary, exceptions/assumptions, and contact information. Technical proposals should detail management, quality control, equipment, and staffing approaches, adhering to strict page limits and formatting. Price proposals require a breakdown for phase-in, linen, and dry-cleaning services, with detailed cost information and adherence to the Service Contract Act. The contract will be awarded on an “all or none” basis using a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, considering technical capability and past performance as
    This Performance Work Statement outlines a service contract for on-site shredding of HIPAA and sensitive documents at Fort Lee, VA. The contractor must provide all necessary resources for bi-weekly shredding of an estimated 49 boxes, with an option for an additional 180 boxes annually, starting at 0900. Services must meet NAID and NIST standards, ensuring documents are shredded to ¼" x ¼" or smaller. The contract has a one-year base period (Dec 2025 – Dec 2026) and four one-year option periods. Key requirements include a quality control program, adherence to holiday schedules, and service between 0900 and 1300 at eight specified locations. The contractor must provide lockable security containers and ensure all personnel are HIPAA certified and licensed. A certificate of destruction and weigh tickets are required after each service. The document also details the Business Associate Agreement (BAA) for handling Protected Health Information (PHI), outlining obligations for safeguarding PHI, breach response protocols, and individual notification procedures. Non-compliance with HIPAA can result in significant civil and criminal penalties.
    This government solicitation, W91QF526QA001, issued by W6QM MICC FT GREGG-ADAMS, is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) to provide shredding support services. The total award amount is USD 16,500,000.00, with a NAICS code of 561990. The contract includes a base year and four option years for both bi-weekly and additional shredding services at Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia. Key requirements include contractor employee vetting through NCIC-III checks, adherence to the REAL ID Act for installation access, and compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act concerning the employment of authorized aliens. The document outlines detailed payment instructions via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) and incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to small business set-asides, labor standards, and safeguarding defense information. The wage determination for the service contract is also provided, specifying minimum hourly rates for various occupations in the designated Virginia area.
    The document addresses questions regarding Solicitation W91QF5-26-Q-A001, focusing on a requirement for paper storage bins and clarifying that it is not a new requirement but a renewal of an existing contract. The previous contract number is identified as W91QF5-16-P-0030. Inquiries about paper storage bin size are answered by referencing paragraph 1.6.7, indicating no specified size. The pricing structure and historical trends of the prior contract could not be provided, but the contract number was reiterated. The PWS mentions 49 boxes per service visit as the base scope, with an optional 180 boxes annually, and it is clarified that each of the 49 boxes requires bi-weekly attention. The prior contract number is consistently provided in response to multiple questions regarding the nature of the requirement and historical data.
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