Bid guide
How to bid on Shred Services at 1040 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742 for the Treasury Department
What the IRS is buying and why it matters
The Department of the Treasury, specifically the IRS, is looking for a contractor to provide document shredding services at its facility located at 1040 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742. This is an opportunity for small businesses to secure a government contract for a base year with the potential for four additional option years.
This solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest price from a technically acceptable offer.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
Responses to this Request for Quotation (RFQ) are due by September 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. It is important to submit your quote on time, as the government generally makes no exceptions for late submissions.
After the deadline, the IRS will evaluate the submitted quotes to determine which offer is technically acceptable and has the lowest price. A firm fixed price purchase order will then be issued to the selected vendor.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically for small businesses that provide document shredding services. The NAICS code for this procurement is 561990 (All Other Support Services), and the FSC code is S216 (Utilities, Housekeeping, & Other Human Resources Services - Facilities Operations Services).
Firms with experience in secure document destruction and facility support services are well-suited for this bid. Vendors must also be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be considered for an award.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full details of this opportunity, you need to view the original source on the portal. Click the designated link to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid.
You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all the documents, including the Statement of Work, which provides additional details about the required services. Once you have reviewed all the documents, prepare your quote according to the instructions provided in the RFQ.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Since this is a lowest-price technically acceptable (LPTA) award, ensure your quote clearly demonstrates that you can meet all technical requirements outlined in the Statement of Work. Any deviation from the technical requirements could render your offer unacceptable, regardless of price.
Focus on presenting your most competitive pricing while still ensuring your technical proposal is robust. Double-check all calculations and ensure your pricing is accurate and complete. Also, confirm your SAM registration is active and up-to-date before submitting your quote.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Internal Revenue Service; the original posting controls.