Purchase Order 1232SA25P0287

Environmental Marketing Services, LLC, a small business based in Seneca, South Carolina, was awarded a $11,960 firm fixed-price purchase order by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service on September 4, 2025, for hazardous waste removal and disposal services. The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 562211, supports operations at two USDA research facilities in Arkansas: the Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center in Stuttgart and the Stuttgart National Aquaculture Research Center in Almyra. Environmental Marketing Services will provide comprehensive hazardous waste management services including waste identification, container preparation, manifest preparation, transportation, and disposal of hazardous and non-regulated materials within a 45-day performance period, with on-site work to be completed within three business days of commencement.

The scope of work encompasses the removal of various chemicals, reagents, herbicides, insecticides, and research materials stored at both facilities, with the contractor required to provide all necessary labor, materials, safety equipment, vehicles, licenses, and permits. The contract includes delivery of Certificates of Disposal within 90 days of completion, with potential extensions up to 12 months depending on incineration capacity. This award demonstrates the contractor's established expertise in federal hazardous waste management operations, built through a consistent history of providing similar services to USDA divisions and research facilities across multiple states while maintaining compliance with Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation regulations.