Hazardous Material Support Operations (HMSO) for Ft. Bliss, Texas
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army is soliciting proposals for Hazardous Material Support Operations (HMSO) at Fort Bliss, Texas. This requirement seeks a commercial service to provide centralized capability for receiving, verifying, storing, tracking, controlling, and issuing Government-owned hazardous materials. This opportunity is an 8(a) Set-Aside, limited to SBA-certified 8(a) firms in the developmental or developmental and transitional stages. Proposals are due by May 11, 2026, at 9 AM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will manage the complete operation of a local HMSO office, including the intake, documentation, storage, handling, and timely issuance of hazardous materials. Services encompass continuous accountability, inventory management, and reporting, ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, DoD, and Army environmental and safety regulations. The scope includes supporting all organizations, units, and tenant activities within Fort Bliss, with potential for off-post requirements and a 10% surge capacity. Personnel must meet specific qualifications, training, and certifications (e.g., HAZWOPER, TARP, ORP).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) with Cost No Fee (CNF) for Other Direct Costs (ODCs).
- Period of Performance: Approximately 5 years, including a Phase-In (June 2026), an 11-month Base Period, four 12-month Option Years, and a Phase-Out (December 2031).
- NAICS Code: 562112 (Hazardous Waste Collection), with a size standard of $47 million.
- Place of Performance: Fort Bliss, TX.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
The Performance Work Statement (PWS) mandates same-day processing for hazardous material receipts (or next day for large shipments), strict adherence to all applicable regulations, and implementation of an ISO 9001:2015 compliant quality control program. Required deliverables include various reports and documentation specified in the updated DD Form 1423 (Contract Data Requirements List), such as employee information, training records, and workload reports. Contractor personnel are expected to operate Monday-Friday, 0730-1630, with a 60-minute lunch.
Government Furnished Items
The government will provide specific facilities, including HAZMART Warehouses (Buildings 1152, 1153, 2515, 2516) and a Main Office-Admin building (2517). Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) such as computers, printers, and material handling equipment will also be provided. Historical workload data is available to aid in proposal development. Additionally, the contractor will be responsible for dispatch and control of Army-owned and GSA-leased vehicles.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made on a Lowest Evaluated Reasonable Price basis among technically acceptable offers with satisfactory or neutral past performance. Proposals must include Volume I (Technical), Volume II (Price), and Past Performance Information, submitted in PDF format with specific page limitations. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Amendment 0001 Updates
Amendment 0001 extends the Solicitation Close Date to May 11, 2026, at 9 AM CST. It also reopens the Questions and Answers period, with responses due by May 5, 2026, at 10 AM Central Time. The amendment incorporates site visit instructions, an accessible DD Form 1423, and adds page limitations for submissions.
Wage Determination
Bidders must adhere to Wage Determination No 2015-5229 for El Paso and Hudspeth Counties, TX, which specifies minimum wage rates, fringe benefits (Health & Welfare, Paid Sick Leave), vacation accrual, and paid holidays.