9th Mission Support Command - Theater Support Group Paper Shredding Services
ID: W912CN-25-M-RU01Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMY0413 AQ HQ RCO-HIFORT SHAFTER, HI, 96858-5025, USA

NAICS

All Other Support Services (561990)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: PAPER SHREDDING (R614)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the 9th Mission Support Command, is seeking contractors to provide on-site mobile paper shredding services at Fort Shafter Flats in Honolulu, Hawaii. The primary objective of this procurement is to ensure the secure destruction of both unclassified and classified documents, adhering to strict security protocols and environmental regulations. This service is critical for maintaining confidentiality and compliance with federal standards, as it involves the secure collection and destruction of sensitive materials using NSA/CSS-compliant shredding units. Interested contractors must submit their responses detailing their capabilities and relevant experience by July 2, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time, with the anticipated contract expected to commence on December 31, 2025. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Roy Ubiles at roy.ubiles.civ@army.mil or Martin A. Celino at martin.a.celino.civ@army.mil.

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    The Notice ID W912CN-25-M-RU01, issued on June 18, 2025, concerns a Sources Sought announcement from the 9th Mission Support Command for Paper Shredding Services at Fort Shafter Flats Campus, Hawaii. This document serves as a market research tool to gauge interest and capabilities among potential contractors, with plans for a future Request for Quotations (RFQ). The anticipated contract, which may be set aside for small businesses, is expected to have a Firm-Fixed Price structure and commence on December 31, 2025. Key requirements for the shredding service include the provision of on-site shredding for unclassified and classified documents, compliance with environmental regulations, the supply of locking security containers for document collection, and accurate billing based on shredded material weight. Interested contractors must submit responses detailing their business information, technical capabilities, and relevant work experience, adhering to specified formatting guidelines. Submissions are due by July 2, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time. This announcement represents an essential step in securing qualified vendors while ensuring adherence to security and operational protocols in document disposal.
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines requirements for on-site mobile paper shredding services at Fort Shafter Flatts, Honolulu, aimed at securely destroying unclassified and classified documents. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials to perform shredding while adhering to strict security protocols and environmental regulations. Services include the secure collection and destruction of documents, certification of destruction, and compliance with federal standards. The contractor must supply thirty-six locking bins for document collection, with all handling performed by security-cleared personnel using NSA/CSS-compliant shredding units. The contract emphasizes confidentiality, mandating non-disclosure agreements to protect sensitive information. Performance standards require a destruction rate of 100% for classified materials and 99.9% for unclassified, with penalties for non-compliance. The document also stipulates scheduling flexibility, minimal disruption to operations, and adherence to all legal regulations for waste disposal. In essence, the PWS serves to ensure secure, compliant, and effective shredding services within a well-regulated framework.
    The document serves as a template for offering work experience information related to a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a paper shredding service required by the 9th MSC. It outlines the essential details the vendor must provide, including their name, contact information for references, contract numbers, project titles, and a description of the scope of work involved. Additionally, it requires information on the contract period, contract amounts over multiple option years, and a narrative that discusses how the vendor's previous services relate to the current RFP in terms of nature, scope, size, magnitude, and complexity. This template is crucial for vendors to demonstrate their qualifications and relevant experience, thereby enabling the government to assess potential contractors effectively. Overall, it ensures that the submitted proposals are comprehensive and aligned with the requirements of the RFP process.
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