Hazardous Waste Removal and Disposal at Iwakuni, Japan

SOL #: SP450026BE038Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA DISPOSITION SERVICES - EBS
BATTLE CREEK, MI, 49037-3092, United States

Place of Performance

Iwakuni, Japan

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211)

PSC

Waste Treatment And Storage (S222)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Apr 29, 2026
2
Response Deadline
May 13, 2026, 7:00 PM

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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services is conducting a Sources Sought to identify capable businesses for Hazardous and Industrial Waste Removal and Disposal Services at Iwakuni, Japan. This market research aims to inform a future Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Services Contract. Responses are due by May 13, 2026, 1500 EST.

Scope of Work

The work involves the removal, transportation, recycling, and disposal of various industrial wastes, including Industrial Waste (IW), Specially Controlled Industrial Waste (SCIW), Specially Handled Industrial Waste (SHIW), and Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). Services will cover a broad range of waste types such as batteries, corrosives, compressed gases, flammables, lab packs, non-regulated items, and asbestos, from U.S. military installations in Iwakuni. All services must comply with U.S. Government (USG) and Japan Environmental Governing Standards (JEGS), Government of Japan (GOJ) regulations, and applicable international agreements.

Contract & Timeline

  • Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
  • Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price, IDIQ Services Contract
  • Anticipated Duration: One 30-month base period, followed by one 30-month option period
  • Set-Aside: None specified; the Government will determine a set-aside strategy based on responses.
  • Response Due: May 13, 2026, 1500 EST
  • Published: April 29, 2026

Submission Requirements

Interested firms must submit a brief capabilities package (max three pages, single-spaced, 12-point font) via email to Timothy.Hassett@dla.mil with "SOURCES SOUGHT HAZ WASTE IWAKUNI" in the subject line. The package must include:

  • Company Profile: Number of employees, office location(s), CAGE Code, and applicable small business category/status.
  • Relevant Experience: Within the last five years, including contract numbers, Government/Agency or firm POCs, and telephone numbers. Indicate if a subcontractor and the work performed.
  • TSDF Listing: A list of Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (TSDFs) your firm would use.

Key Documents

  • Attachment 1 - Draft PWS: Outlines detailed requirements, performance standards, and special conditions.
  • Attachment 2 - Draft Price Schedule: Provides a template for pricing various CLINs and waste categories.
  • Attachment 3 - Primary Pickup-Services Locations: Lists specific generator pickup sites, crucial for logistics.
  • Attachment 4 - JEGS 2024: The primary environmental compliance document for U.S. Forces in Japan.
  • Attachment 7 - Hazardous Waste Profile Sheet (HWPS) DLA: Form for characterizing hazardous waste.

Additional Notes

This is a Sources Sought notice for planning purposes only; it is not a solicitation. No reimbursement will be made for response costs. A response to this notice will not be considered an adequate response to any future solicitation.

People

Points of Contact

Timothy J HassettPRIMARY
Erik RundquistSECONDARY

Files

Files

Download
Download
Download
Download
Download
Download
Download
Download
Download

Versions

Version 1Viewing
Sources Sought
Posted: Apr 29, 2026
Hazardous Waste Removal and Disposal at Iwakuni, Japan | GovScope