Request for Information (RFI)
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.CONSTRUCTION, FINANCE, ADMINISTRATIVE & IA DIVISION · Response deadline: Mon, 02 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Request for Information for remediation services under NAICS code 562910. This NAICS covers establishments primarily engaged in site remediation and environmental cleanup, including the management and remediation of contaminated buildings, mine sites, soil, or groundwater.
This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notice, meaning the agency is both announcing its intent and providing solicitation information in a single posting. As an RFI, the agency is typically seeking input from industry about capabilities, approaches, or market conditions before issuing a formal request for proposals—though the combined format suggests this may also serve as a preliminary solicitation vehicle. No specific site, dollar value, or scope details are contained in the metadata; see the solicitation.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Environmental Protection Agency, Construction, Finance, Administrative & IA Division |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 68HERF27R0005 |
| NAICS | 562910 (Remediation Services) |
| Set-aside | None (unrestricted, full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 2, 2026, 10:00 AM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is unrestricted—no small business set-aside applies. Any responsible offeror, regardless of size, may submit a response. However, small businesses remain eligible to compete.
Given the NAICS 562910, typical bidders include:
- Environmental remediation firms with expertise in contaminated site cleanup
- Environmental consulting companies with remediation capabilities
- Construction contractors with hazardous materials experience
- Specialized service firms in groundwater treatment, soil vapor extraction, or in-situ remediation
EPA contract holders should note that this falls under the EPA Environmental Services & Operations (ESO) contracting domain. Firms without prior EPA experience may need to demonstrate relevant commercial or state-level remediation work.
How to put together a competitive bid
For remediation services and unrestricted competition, consider these approaches:
Technical approach: Emphasize proven methodologies for the specific contamination types referenced in the full solicitation. EPA prioritizes innovative but demonstrated technologies—pilot studies or full-scale implementation data strengthen proposals significantly.
Personnel qualifications: Highlight certified professionals (PG, PE, CHMM, CEG, or state-equivalent licenses). EPA remediation contracts heavily weight key personnel experience with CERCLA/Superfund, RCRA corrective action, or similar regulatory frameworks.
Past performance: Document comparable federal, state, or commercial remediation contracts. Include performance metrics, regulatory acceptance records, and client references. For unrestricted competitions, strong past performance with other federal agencies (Army Corps, DOE, Navy) is highly relevant.
Health and safety: Detail your site-specific safety plans, OSHA compliance history, and experience with HAZWOPER operations. EPA maintains rigorous safety oversight.
Cost competitiveness: Without a set-aside, expect competition from large environmental firms (AECOM, Jacobs, Tetra Tech tier). Small businesses should identify niche technical advantages or subcontracting arrangements that improve price-competitiveness without compromising capability.
Subcontracting: If you're a small business, consider whether partnering as a subcontractor to a large prime offers better positioning for this unrestricted requirement.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 68HERF27R0005—this is essential as the metadata does not include scope, estimated value, performance location, or specific response instructions.
Note the deadline: Responses are due November 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Allow time for SAM.gov registration, technical proposal preparation, and any required EPA-specific forms or representations.
Monitor for amendments: Combined synopsis/solicitation notices frequently issue amendments based on industry questions—register for follow-up notifications in SAM.gov.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →