The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services, is seeking qualified contractors to provide drain and purge services for military and commercial vehicles at its Anniston, Alabama facility. The contractor will be responsible for transporting equipment, draining hazardous fluids, and ensuring proper disposal in compliance with all applicable regulations, while maintaining stringent security measures at their facility. This contract includes a 12-month base period with four additional option periods, and interested parties must submit their capabilities and facility information to James Isola at james.isola@dla.mil by January 19, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST.

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This contract outlines the requirements for the “Anniston Drain and Purge” services, where the Contractor is responsible for transporting various military and commercial vehicles and equipment from a DLA Disposition Anniston site to their facility, draining and purging all fluids, batteries, and refrigerants, and then returning the equipment. The Contractor must adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations for hazardous material handling and disposal, providing all necessary labor, equipment, and certifications. The contract specifies detailed tasks for pre-drainage inspection, fluid drainage, handling, and disposal, as well as documentation and labeling requirements. The Contractor must utilize facilities and transporters from the Qualified Facilities and Transporters Lists (QFL/QTL) and is responsible for any spills, damages, or fines. The contract includes a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods, with specific performance times and acceptable performance levels. The Contractor’s facility must meet stringent security requirements, and invoicing will be done monthly through the WAWF system.

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY.  THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.  REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.  This sources sought notice is issued to conduct market research for information and planning purposes only. The Government is soliciting information to identify firms capable of performing the services stated below.

DLA Disposition Services requires drain and purge services in Anniston, AL. Vendor will be responsible for transporting pieces of equipment between their own facility and from the DLA Disposition Anniston site or a site located at 4936 US 431, Heflin, AL 36264. This contract will include one (1) 12-month base period and four (4) 12-month option periods.

The Contractor is responsible for ensuring property is drained or purged of hazards including, but not limited to, fuel, brake fluid, hydraulic fluid, windshield wiper fluid, antifreeze, coolants, engine oil, transmission fluid, axle and differential oil, transfer case oil, lubricants, batteries, and ozone depleting substance (ODS) out of unique military and commercial vehicles/equipment IAW all Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations.

The contractor will be responsible for properly collecting, storing, and recycling/disposing of any hazardous waste collected from the drain and purge services IAW Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations. All removed substances must be transferred into United Nations (UN) and Department of Transportation (DOT) approved shippable containers, which the Contractor will provide.

The contractor is responsible for having their own facility to perform these drain and purge services. Contractor facilities shall include:

* The entire facility perimeter must be enclosed by a security fence.
* All entrances and exits to the Demilitarization/Mutilation area must be strictly controlled.
* Access to the facility shall be restricted to essential personnel. All non-essential employees, contractors, and visitors must be escorted at all times within the facility.
* A dedicated, controlled-access gate must be maintained for all trucks handling controlled and other forms of property.
* Security cameras must be installed to monitor all personnel and truck access points, as well as all areas where controlled property is handled or stored.
* The security camera system must be capable of recording and retaining footage for a minimum of 30 days. This footage must be readily accessible for retrieval and viewing by Agency personnel upon request.

The contract shall also provide any properly trained labor, equipment, tools, supplies, material, licenses, fees, permits, certifications, supervision, transportation, manifests, to perform the work under this contract.

For fluid drainage and purging: Drain all specified fluids from the rolling stock, using appropriate methods and equipment to prevent spills and environmental contamination. Purge systems as necessary to remove residual fluids (e.g., fuel lines, cooling systems). Collect and contain all drained fluids in approved containers, and label each container with the type of fluid, date of drainage, and vehicle identification number (VIN).

The Contractor shall maintain accurate records of all work performed, including:

* Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
* Vehicle Weight Class (Small, Medium, Heavy)
* Date of drainage
* Types and quantities of fluids drained
* Disposal/Recycling facility name and manifest number
* Name of the technician who performed the work
* Documentation of any pre-existing damage or unusual conditions
* Reports shall be submitted weekly to DLA COR.

The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permits if applicable, and for complying with any applicable laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the execution of the work. This includes acquiring any required permits, registrations, authorizations, or notifications necessary to operate on any installation listed in this contract.

**The following information is required to respond to this sources sought announcement:**

1. Identify if you are a large business or small business classification. (If you fall under a small business socioeconomic category e.g. service disabled, 8(a), or HubZone, please distinguish as well)
2. Provide a statement of capabilities to perform drain and purge services. Statement of capabilities should include detailed technical expertise information, process information, employee experience / expertise and / or other informational literature demonstrating the direct ability to perform on this requirement. Include any specialized processing your firm may offer along with depth of experience draining and purging vehicles/equipment.
3. Indicate if you have the facilities to perform these drain and purge services that comply with the required specifications in this sources sought notice and the distance in miles your facility is from 4936 US 431 Heflin, AL 36264.
4. Confirm that you would be able to transport the pieces of equipment highlighted in the attached PWS and provide a description highlighting how you would be able to accomplish transporting.

Interested parties may submit the above information satisfying this requirement to the contract person below. This announcement is not a request for competitive quotes / proposals. All information shall be submitted via e-mail to james.isola@dla.mil. The response must be sufficient to permit agency analysis to establish a bona fide capability to meet the requirements. Statement of capability in the form of website hyperlinks will not be accepted. No telephone requests will be honored. All in formation provided will become the property of DLA Disposition Services and will not be returned. Responses are requested no later than 01/19/2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST.

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