UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE RFI HOUSEHOLD ITEMS RECYCLING / HUMANITARIAN DONATION PROGRAM

Synopsis: The purpose of this request is to inform a national strategic approach to address the environmental challenge represented by a growing quantity of solid waste made up of outdated personal items in good condition that could be repurposed and distributed to individuals in need, domestically or worldwide. These items, collectively dubbed "household items and humanitarian donations", include eyeglasses, hearing aids, hair/wigs, shoes and clothing as well as other household items that can be remanufactured. The USPS is seeking information for use in developing a solution to this problem. Responses should describe a turnkey end-to-end solution that results in environmentally acceptable repurposing of these items via donation to people in need or transportation to a recycling, remanufacturing, or de-manufacturing facility. Responses should focus on a method through which consumers could safely and effectively dispose of their obsolete personal materials in the most convenient and cost-effective manner possible. Responses should address marketing and promotional methods to communicate potential solutions to the public and describe how the concept would support the financial and corporate citizenship objectives of the USPS. NOTE: This is a Sources Sought (SS) and a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential companies (sources) and best practices. This request is for planning purposes only. This sources sought does not constitute a solicitation and there is no guarantee a formal solicitation will be issued by the United States Postal Service as a result of responses to this RFI. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this SS/RFI or otherwise pay for information solicited. Please identify any proprietary information submitted. All information submitted will be held in a confidential status. The primary NAICS Code is 562920 Materials Recovery Facilities