Environmental Remediation
EPA Superfund cleanups, DoD installation restoration, and state-level brownfield programs combine to over $15 billion in annual environmental remediation procurement.
Who buys
EPA (Superfund program), Army Corps of Engineers (USACE — particularly for DoD installation cleanup and FUSRAP), Department of Defense (Defense Environmental Restoration Program), Department of Energy (legacy nuclear sites), state EPAs/DEPs (state Superfund equivalents, brownfield programs), and private parties operating under EPA consent decrees.
What they buy
Soil and groundwater remediation, hazardous materials removal, asbestos and lead abatement, brownfield redevelopment site preparation, contaminated sediment removal, radiological cleanup (DOE and FUSRAP sites), environmental assessment and engineering studies, long-term operation and monitoring services, and disposal/transportation of hazardous materials.
How to break in
Environmental remediation is highly specialized — most projects require RCRA-certified contractors, hazardous materials worker training (OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER), and specialized insurance. SAM.gov registration is required for federal work. USACE's Performance-Based Acquisition contracts (Time Critical and Non-Time Critical Removal Actions) are major procurement vehicles. EPA awards Cleanup Action Contracts (CAC) through Remedial Action Contracts (RAC) by region.
Set-aside angle
Federal environmental cleanup heavily uses 8(a) and HUBZone set-asides. EPA has aggressive small-business utilization targets. USACE installation restoration includes substantial small-business participation requirements.
Key NAICS codes for Environmental
- 562910 — Remediation Services
- 562112 — Hazardous Waste Collection
- 541620 — Environmental Consulting Services
- 237990 — Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- 562211 — Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
Where to register
Vendors in this vertical typically register on: