This federal contract was awarded by the Naval Sea Systems Command, a defense agency, to Applied Remediation Company Inc., a minority-owned, self-certified small disadvantaged business located in San Jose, California. The $18,100.00 firm fixed-price purchase order is for the transport and disposal of explosive hazardous waste generated from propellant stability testing at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division and the Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach Detachment Fallbrook. This contract was not set aside, but was awarded to Applied Remediation based on its capabilities as a small disadvantaged business. The original solicitation was a sources sought notice issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division, seeking parties interested in and capable of supporting this requirement. Applied Remediation has received other federal contract awards, primarily from defense agencies, for underground storage tank maintenance, inspection, and repair services.