Spangdahlem Recycling Services

This federal Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number FA560626QA033, is issued by the Department of the Air Force's 52nd Contracting Squadron (52 CONS). It seeks firm-fixed-price quotes for recycling services at Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany. The requirement is divided into two distinct components: Part 1 covers the pick-up of industrial packaging materials, and Optional Part 2 covers the manning and operation of the Base Recycling Center. Quoters may submit proposals for one or both requirements, and the government reserves the right to issue a single award or multiple awards based on the best value. The resulting contract will span a one-year base period starting September 1, 2026, with four subsequent one-year option periods extending through August 31, 2031. This solicitation is issued under full and open competition, though small business rules do not apply overseas. Evaluation and award will be based on price, responsiveness, and responsibility, utilizing simplified acquisition procedures. Past performance will not be formally evaluated. To be eligible, vendors must have an active SAM.gov registration, CAGE code, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and they must submit a valid German certified disposal certificate (Entsorgungsfachbetrieb Certificate) with their quote. Questions are due by July 28, 2026, and final quotations must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer by July 31, 2026. Funding is not presently available, and the award is contingent upon the availability of funds.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide industrial packaging material pickup and recycling services at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The scope of work includes delivering, maintaining, and servicing containers for cardboard, tin cans, and compost, as well as providing plastic bags for Styrofoam removal. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary personnel, tools, vehicles, and equipment. Key operational requirements include replacing full containers with empty ones within two duty days of notification and ensuring immediate cleanup of any spills during servicing. To be eligible for award, the contractor must hold a valid German certified disposal certificate (Entsorgungsfachbetrieb Certificate) and manage all transportation and licensing under Sonder Abfall Management (S.A.M.) guidelines. The contract features a one-year base period starting September 1, 2026, with four one-year option periods extending through August 31, 2031. Regular services must be performed on weekdays between 0700 and 1600, excluding designated U.S. and German holidays. Performance will be monitored via random inspections by the 52 CES Service Contract section. Estimated workloads and container locations across the base—including cardboard, tinplate, and compost bins ranging from 10 to 36 cubic meters (CBM)—are detailed to guide service operations.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for collection and recycling services, as well as the operation of the Base Recycling Center (BRC) at Spangdahlem Air Base (SAB) in Germany. The contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, materials, and supervision necessary to manage and process recyclable materials—including paper, cardboard, glass, electronics, wood, metal, and light fraction—in accordance with German, European, U.S. Air Force, and Department of Defense environmental regulations. Key responsibilities include operating the BRC (Bldg. 64) Monday through Friday from 0830 to 1430 CET, maintaining collection containers, and assisting authorized base customers. While the contractor is not responsible for the ultimate haul-away of recyclable materials, they must sort regular waste, coordinate container exchanges, and manage the sorting and temporary storage of specific household-generated hazardous wastes (e.g., batteries, aerosols, and fluorescent tubes). Contractor personnel must meet bilingual English/German language requirements, obtain necessary Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) base access credentials, and undergo specialized hazardous waste handling and first-aid training. The contract features a two-month phase-in and transition period (applicable during contractor changes) and establishes a Quality Control Plan to meet defined Performance Objectives. The Government provides facility utilities and initial spill response kits, while the contractor remains liable for any negligent property damage or improper waste disposal fines.