REQUEST FOR QUOTATION.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS X IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE.

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1. REQUEST NO.

75D301-26-Q-79092

2. DATE ISSUED

08/26/2026

3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

00HCCA63-2026-96597

4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

5a. ISSUED BY Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Chamblee Campus Building 102, MS S102-4 4770 Buford Hwy Atlanta GA 303413717

6. DELIVERY BY (Date)

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (No collect calls)

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

Brad Edwards (770) 488-5081 x

8. TO: 9. DESTINATION

a. NAME b. COMPANY a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

c. STREET ADDRESS b. STREET ADDRESS

c. CITY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

09/04/2026 4:00 PM EST

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services.

Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

“See Continuation Page”

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS

b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS

c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS

d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER 14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

15. DATE OF

QUOTATION

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS 16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print) b. TELEPHONE

c. COUNTY AREA CODE

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE c. TITLE (Type or print) NUMBER

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Previous edition not usable Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

7. DELIVERY

FOB

DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)

SECTION A — SOLICITATION / CONTRACT FORM

A.1 General

This Request for Quotations (RFQ) is issued as an open market, no set-aside solicitation in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures (as applicable). All responsible sources may submit a quotation.

This solicitation is issued using Standard Form (SF) 18, Request for Quotations.

The Government intends to award one (1) Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

Award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process described in Section M.

Agency Contact:

Brad Edwards, Contracting Officer Email: xsw3@cdc.gov

A.2 Type of Contract

The resulting award will be:

• Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)

• Commercial Services

• Open Market

A.3 NAICS Code

This procurement is assigned NAICS Code 562112 — Hazardous Waste Disposal Services.

This procurement is not a small business set-aside; all qualified vendors under this NAICS code may compete.

A.4 Applicable Regulations

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses from:

• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) — https://www.acquisition.gov

• Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) — https://www.acquisition.gov/hhsar

• Applicable CDC Local Terms and Conditions

Clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if stated in full text.

mailto:xsw3@cdc.gov

A.5 Submission Deadline

Quotations must be submitted to the issuing office listed in Block 5a of SF-18 no later than:

Date: 09/04/2026 Time: 4:00 PM (Eastern Time)

Late submissions may not be considered.

A.6 Important Notice to Vendors

This RFQ is a request for pricing and technical information only.

Quotations are not offers and do not obligate the Government to award a contract.

Vendors are responsible for reviewing the entire solicitation, including all attachments, amendments, and applicable clauses.

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 General

The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, supervision, labor, equipment, transportation, materials, supplies, permits, and incidentals necessary to provide hazardous waste pickup, transportation, treatment, and disposal services in accordance with Section C, Statement of Work.

B.2 Contract Line Items (CLINs)

ITEM SUPPLIES / SERVICES QTY / UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED PRICE

0001 Hazardous Waste Disposal Services –

Cincinnati, OH 4 Job

0002 Hazardous Waste Disposal Services – Morgantown, WV

4 Job

0003 Hazardous Waste Disposal Services – Pittsburgh, PA

4 Job

0004 Hazardous Waste Disposal Services – Spokane, WA

4 Job

Option 1 Option Yeah 1:

ITEM SUPPLIES / SERVICES QTY / UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED PRICE

0005 Hazardous Waste Disposal Services –

Cincinnati, OH 4 Job

0006 Hazardous Waste Disposal Services – Morgantown, WV

4 Job

0007 Hazardous Waste Disposal Services – Pittsburgh, PA

4 Job

0008 Hazardous Waste Disposal Services – Spokane, WA

4 Job

B.3 Pricing Quoters shall provide firm-fixed prices for each CLIN.

Prices shall include all costs associated with:

• Labor

• Transportation

• Packaging

• Lab packing

• Overpack containers

• Hazardous Waste Manifests

• EPA e-Manifest fees

• Disposal fees

• Treatment

• Documentation

• Certificates of Disposal

• Equipment

• Personal Protective Equipment

• Spill response

• Insurance

• Permits

• Any other costs necessary to perform the Statement of Work.

No separate reimbursement will be made for incidental costs.

B.4 Option

The Government may exercise the option in accordance with the applicable FAR clause incorporated in Section I.

Exercise of the option is at the sole discretion of the Government.

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Please see Attachment 1.

SECTION D

PACKAGING AND MARKING

Off-site shipments of hazardous waste shall be labeled, marked, and placarded in accordance with U.S. DOT requirements (49 CFR Parts 100–199). Shipping papers shall include a 24-hour monitored emergency response telephone number and appropriate technical/NOS descriptions.

SECTION E

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 General

Inspection and acceptance of all services under this contract shall be performed by the Government at the times, places, and in the manner stated in this section and the Statement of Work. The Government reserves the right to inspect all services during performance and at completion to ensure conformance with contract requirements.

Acceptance occurs only when the Contracting Officer or designated representative verifies that the required services and deliverables meet all specifications, regulatory requirements, and performance criteria.

E.2 Inspection Requirements

The Government may inspect the services at any time and place, including contractor or subcontractor facilities, work sites, or any other location where services are performed.

Inspections will be conducted in a manner that will not unduly delay performance.

The Contractor is responsible for:

• Maintaining an inspection system that ensures services conform to contract requirements.

• Keeping complete records of all inspections performed.

• Providing reasonable facilities and assistance to Government personnel conducting inspections.

E.3 Acceptance Criteria

Acceptance will be based on verification that:

• All services meet the specifications and requirements in Section C, Statement of Work.

• All applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations have been followed.

• All required documentation (e.g., manifests, certificates, reports) has been provided and validated.

• Any identified deficiencies have been corrected at no increase in contract price.

Failure of the contractor to correct nonconforming services may result in:

• Reduction of contract price,

• Government performance of services at contractor expense, or

• Contract termination for default.

SECTION F

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 Places of Performance

Services shall be performed at:

1. NIOSH – Cincinnati, Ohio

2. NIOSH – Morgantown, West Virginia

3. NIOSH – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

4. NIOSH – Spokane, Washington

F.2 Frequency of Performance

The Contractor shall perform one (1) hazardous waste pickup at each location during each calendar quarter.

The Contractor shall coordinate pickup dates with the designated Government representative at each location.

F.3 Documentation

Within the timeframes specified in the Statement of Work, the Contractor shall provide all required documentation, including:

• Hazardous Waste Manifests (paper or hybrid electronic, as applicable);

• Waste characterization information;

• Documentation linking NIOSH waste item numbers to manifest line items and applicable RCRA waste codes;

• Certificates of treatment or final disposal; and

• Any additional documentation required by Federal or State regulations.

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

The following CDC local clauses are incorporated in full text in this section.

G.1 CDCG.02 – Contracting Officer's Representative (Jul 2017) Performance of the work hereunder shall be subject to the technical directions of the designated COR for this contract.

As used herein, technical directions are directions to the Contractor which fill in details, suggests possible lines of inquiry, or otherwise completes the general scope of work set forth herein. These technical directions must be within the general scope of work and may not alter the scope of work or cause changes of such a nature as to justify an adjustment in the stated contract price/cost, or any stated limitation thereof.

In the event that the Contractor believes full implementation of any of these directions may exceed the scope of the contract, he or she shall notify the originator of the technical direction and the Contracting Officer, immediately or as soon as possible, in a letter or e-mail separate of any required report(s). No technical direction, nor its fulfillment, shall alter or abrogate the rights and obligations fixed in this contract.

The Government COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of this contract.

Contract changes shall be made only by the Contracting Officer through properly written modification(s) to the contract.

The Government will provide the Contractor with a copy of the COR delegation memorandum upon request.

G.2 CDCG.03 – Contracting Officer (Jul 1999)

(a) The Contracting Officer is the only individual who can legally commit the Government to the expenditure of public funds. No person other than the Contracting Officer can make any changes to the terms, conditions, general provisions, or other stipulations of this contract.

(b) No information, other than that contained in an authorized modification to this contract, duly issued by the Contracting Officer, received from any person employed by the United States Government, or otherwise, shall be considered grounds for deviation from any stipulation of this contract.

G.3 CDCG.07 – Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (Jan 2026)

(a) The Government shall use electronic funds transfer to the maximum extent possible when making payments under this contract. FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer –System for Award Management, requires the contractor to designate in writing a financial institution for receipt of electronic funds transfer payments.

(b) In the case that EFT information is not within the System of Award Management, FAR 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management, requires mandatory submission of Contractor’s EFT information directly to the office designated in this contract to receive that information (hereafter: “designated office”); see below. The contractor shall submit the EFT information within the form titled “ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form” to the address indicated below. Note: The form is either attached to this contract (see Section J, List of Attachments) or may be obtained from the CDC Office of Financial Resources at 678-475-4500 or cpbapinv@cdc.gov.

(c) In cases where the contractor has previously provided such information, i.e., pursuant to a prior contract/order, and been enrolled in the program, the form is not required unless the designated financial institution has changed.

(d) The completed form shall be mailed or sent via facsimile after award, but no later than 15 calendar days before an invoice is submitted, to the following address:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Office of Financial Resources (OFR) P.O. Box 15580 Atlanta, GA 30333

G.4 CDCG.08 – Applicable Service Contract Labor Standards Wages (Jul 2017)

The referenced Wage Determinations listed below specify the hourly rates of wages and fringe benefits that shall be paid to covered employees performing work required under this contract.

• WD No. 2015-4719 Rev. No. 32 dated 05/13/2026 – Cincinnati, Ohio

• WD No. 2015-4349 Rev. No. 31 dated 05/13/2026 – Morgantown, West Virginia

• WD No. 2015-4235 Rev. No. 33 dated 05/13/2026 – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

• WD No. 2015-5537 Rev. No. 28 dated 05/13/2026 – Spokane, Washington

These rates have been determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with the provisions of the Service Contract Labor Standards statute. (See FAR 52.222-41, incorporated by reference in Section I.)

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

The following CDC local clauses are incorporated in full text.

H.1 CDCH.07 Minimum Required Insurance (Jul 2017) In accordance with FAR Clause 52.228-5, Insurance, Work on a Government Installation, and the requirements of FAR section 28.307-2, Liability, the Contractor shall furnish a certificate of insurance of the following types and minimum amounts which shall be obtained and maintained during the entire period of performance of this contract:

(a) Workman’s Compensation and Employees Liability Insurance - as specified by applicable statute, but not less than $100,000;

(b) General Liability Insurance - Bodily Injury Liability - $500,000 per occurrence;

(c) Automobile Liability Insurance - $200,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury;

$20,000 per occurrence property damage.

(d) Aircraft public and passenger liability Insurance - $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, other than passenger liability, and $200,000 per occurrence for property damage.

H.2 CDCH.08 – Smoke Free Working Environment (May 2009)

In compliance with Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regulations, all contractor personnel performing work within CDC/ATSDR facilities shall observe the CDC/ATSDR smoke-free working environment policy at all times. This policy prohibits smoking in all CDC/ATSDR buildings and in front of buildings which are open to the public.

This policy is also applicable to contractor personnel who do not work full-time within CDC/ATSDR facilities, but are attending meetings within CDC/ATSDR facilities.

H.3 CDCH.10 – Artificial Intelligence Compliance and Risk Management Plan (May 2026) The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), including GenAI, is prohibited without an approved AI Compliance and Risk Management Plan. The contractor is responsible for updating the AI Compliance and Risk Management Plan throughout the life of the contract as changes occur. If a change to AI use, AI functionality, AI model, or deployment configuration is anticipated, the contractor must notify the contracting officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) immediately and provide a revised plan. The government will issue approval or disapproval before AI can be incorporated. The offeror must identify whether the planned or potential AI use may involve a high-impact AI use case (as defined in defined in Appendix A of OMB-M-25-21) and must provide sufficient descriptive information for the Government to complete any required AI impact or high-impact assessment.

The AI Compliance and Risk Management Plan must:

1. Identify the specific tasks or functions where AI will be used.

2. Explain how logs, audits, or other forms of AI generated data will be stored, used, retained, or deleted.

3. State whether the AI technologies are open-source, proprietary, or any other type.

4. Include applicable model cards or system documentation describing the AI technologies used.

5. Describe how bias in AI models and outputs will be identified, monitored, and mitigated, including the origin, quality, and weighting of data.

6. Explain the AI safeguards in place, including compliance and risk management practices, protections against unauthorized data access, and steps taken to manage bias and reduce risk in alignment with applicable AI policies and directives.

7. Describe internal policies governing AI use, including transparency, accountability, data integrity, accuracy, protection of sensitive or proprietary information, foreseeable risks, and potential social impacts.

8. Explain how the contractor will assess and prevent unfair or disparate impacts, address privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties concerns, and prevent misuse, unauthorized use, or corruption of AI systems.

9. Confirm that the AI solution will not make or support decisions based on unlawful discrimination in violation of federal civil rights laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).

10. Describe how applicable technological or voluntary consensus standards will be incorporated to reduce acquisition and operational risk

11. The plan must describe how Government data, outputs, prompts, logs, and outputs be accessed, used, protected, retained, deleted, and transferred, and identify any proposed limitations on Government rights, access, or reuse.

12. The AI Compliance and Risk Management Plan will be reviewed by the Government and an approval or disapproval issued.

H.4 CDCH.12 – Observance of Legal Holidays and Unscheduled Facility Closures (On-Site Performance) (Jan 2026)

(a) Holidays – The Government observes the holidays as listed by the Office of Personnel Management, as well as:

Any other day designated by Federal Statute Any other day designated by Executive Order Any other day designated by Presidential proclamation For purposes of contract performance, the Contractor shall observe the above holidays on the date observed by the Government. Observance of such days shall not be cause for an additional period of performance or entitlement to compensation except as otherwise set forth in the contract. No form of holiday or other premium compensation will be reimbursed; however, this does not preclude reimbursement for overtime work authorized in advance and in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(b) Unscheduled Facility Closures In the event Government facilities are closed due to inclement weather, potentially hazardous or unsafe conditions, or other special circumstances, contractor personnel assigned to work within those facilities are automatically dismissed. Notwithstanding the terms herein, the contractor shall comply with any specific contract terms that require a level of ongoing support for critical operations during times of facility closure. The contractor may also continue to provide support under a scheduled telework arrangement in accordance with the terms of the contract if the contract expressly authorizes telework in writing.

(c) Cost Impact Accounting for costs associated with an unscheduled facility closure is unique to each contract, but the contractor shall mitigate costs to the degree it is reasonably possible.

H.5 CDCH.14 – Records Management Obligations (Jun 2020) A. Applicability The following applies to all Contractors whose employees create, work with, or otherwise handle Federal records, as defined in Section B, regardless of the medium in which the record exists.

B. Definitions “Federal record” as defined in 44 U.S.C. § 3301, includes all recorded information, regardless of form or characteristics, made or received by a Federal agency under Federal law or in connection with the transaction of public business and preserved or appropriate for preservation by that agency or its legitimate successor as evidence of the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, operations, or other activities of the United States Government or because of the informational value of data in them.

The term Federal record:

1. includes Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) records.

2. does not include personal materials.

3. applies to records created, received, or maintained by Contractors pursuant to their CDC contract.

4. may include deliverables and documentation associated with deliverables.

C. Requirements

1. Contractor shall comply with all applicable records management laws and regulations, as well as National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records policies, including but not limited to the Federal Records Act (44 U.S.C. chs. 21, 29, 31, 33), NARA regulations at 36 CFR Chapter XII Subchapter B, and those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). These policies include the preservation of all records, regardless of form or characteristics, mode of transmission, or state of completion.

2. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, all data created for Government use and delivered to, or falling under the legal control of, the Government are Federal records subject to the provisions of 44 U.S.C.

chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), as amended, and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended and must be managed and scheduled for disposition only as permitted by statute or regulation.

3. In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, Contractor shall maintain all records created for Government use or created in the course of performing the contract and/or delivered to, or under the legal control of the Government and must be managed in accordance with Federal law. Electronic records and associated metadata must be accompanied by sufficient technical documentation to permit understanding and use of the records and data.

4. CDC and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of CDC or destroyed except for in accordance with the provisions of the agency records schedules and with the written concurrence of the Head of the Contracting Activity. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. In the event of any unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction of records, Contractor must report to the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The agency must report promptly to NARA in accordance with 36 CFR 1230.

5. The Contractor shall immediately notify the appropriate Contracting Officer upon discovery of any inadvertent or unauthorized disclosures of information, data, documentary materials, records or equipment. Disclosure of non-public information is limited to authorized personnel with a need-to-know as described in the contract. The Contractor shall ensure that the appropriate personnel, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are established to ensure the security and confidentiality of this information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipmentis properly protected. The Contractor shallnotremove materialfrom Government facilities orsystems, or facilities or systems operated or maintainedon the Government’s behalf, without the express written permission ofthe Head ofthe Contracting Activity. When information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is no longer required, it shall be returned to CDC control, or the Contractor must hold it until otherwise directed. Items returned to the Government shall be hand carried, mailed,emailed,or securely electronically transmittedto the Contracting Officer or address prescribed inthe contract. Destruction of records is EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED unless in accordance with Paragraph (4).

6.The Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approvalpriorto engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of thiscontractrequiring the disclosure ofinformation, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating to, contracts. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) isrequired to abide by Government and CDC guidancefor protecting sensitive, proprietary information, classified, and controlled unclassified information.

7.The Contractor shall only use Government IT equipment for purposes specifically tied to or authorized by thecontract and in accordance with CDC policy.

8.The Contractor shall notcreate ormaintain any records containing any non-public CDC information that arenot specifically tied to orauthorized by the contract.

9.The Contractor shall notretain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverablethat containsinformation covered by thePrivacy Act of1974 orthat which is generally protected from publicdisclosure by an exemption to the Freedom of Information Act.

10.Training. All Contractor employees assigned to this contract who create, work with, or otherwise handle recordsarerequired to takeCDC-provided recordsmanagement training. The Contractorisresponsible for confirming training has been completed according to agency policies, including initial training and any annual or refreshertraining.

D.Flowdown of requirementsto subcontractors 1.The Contractor shall incorporate the entiresubstance of the terms and conditions herein, including thisparagraph, in all subcontracts underthis contract, and mustrequire written subcontractor acknowledgment of same.

2.Violation by a subcontractor ofany provision set forth herein willbe attributed to the Contractor.

H.6 CDCH.20 – Non-Personal Services (Jun 2020)

(a) Personal services shall not be performed under this contract. Although the Government may provide sporadic or occasional instructions within the scope of the contract, the Contractor is responsible for control and supervision of its employees. If the Contractor (including its employees) believes any Government action or communication has been given that would create a personal services relationship between the Government and any Contractor employee, the Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer of this communication or action.

(b) The Contractor shall comply with, and ensure their employees and subcontractors comply with, CDC Policy titled Contractor Identification and Safeguarding of Non-Public Information (Policy No. CDC-IS- 2006-01). No Contractor employee shall hold him or herself out to be a Government employee, agent, or representative. No Contractor employee shall state orally or in writing at any time that he or she is acting on behalf of the Government. In all communications with third parties in connection with this contract, Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractor employees and specify the name of the company for which they work.

(c) The Contractor shall ensure that all its employees and subcontractor employees working on this contract are informed of the terms and conditions herein. The Contractor agrees that this is a non-personal services contract; and that for all the purposes of the contract, the Contractor is not, nor shall it hold itself out to be an agent or partner of, or joint venture with, the Government. The Contractor shall notify its employees that they shall neither supervise nor accept supervision from Government employees. The substance of these terms shall be included in all subcontracts at any tier.

(d) The conditions above do not limit the Government's rights under other terms of the contract, including those related to the Government's right to inspect and accept or reject the services performed under this contract.

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference (IBR)

Pursuant to FAR 52.252-2, the following clauses are incorporated by reference. The full text of the clauses may be accessed at https://www.acquisition.gov.

FAR

Clause Title Date

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements JAN 2017

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment NOV 2021

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application JUN 2023

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment JAN 2025

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation) NOV 2023

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation)

MAR 2026

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract MAR 2000 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Deviation) AUG 2018 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires MAY 2014 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons OCT 2025 52.228-5 Insurance—Work on a Government Installation JAN 1997 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Contractors MAR 2023 52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.242-13 Bankruptcy JULY 1995 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference FEB 1998 https://www.acquisition.gov/

SECTION J – LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Attachment No. Description Attachment 1 Statement of Work – Hazardous Waste Disposal Services Attachment 2 Pricing Schedule Attachment 3 Wage Determination – Cincinnati, Ohio Attachment 4 Wage Determination – Morgantown, West Virginia Attachment 5 Wage Determination – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Attachment 6 Wage Determination – Spokane, Washington

SECTION K – REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

Offerors shall complete all applicable representations and certifications through the System for Award Management (SAM) in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM, the offeror shall submit a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 with its quotation.

No additional CDC representations or certifications are required.

SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO

OFFERORS

L.1 General

The Government intends to award one Firm-Fixed-Price contract.

L.2 Quotation Submission

Offerors shall submit:

Volume I – Technical

The technical quotation shall include:

• Technical approach demonstrating understanding of the Statement of Work.

• Documentation demonstrating all required Federal, State, and local hazardous waste transportation and disposal licenses and permits.

• Evidence of EPA identification number(s), where applicable.

• Description of personnel qualifications.

• Description of proposed collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal procedures.

• Evidence of ability to service all required performance locations.

Volume II – Price

Offerors shall complete Attachment 2, Pricing Schedule.

Prices shall include all labor, supervision, transportation, equipment, materials, permits, fees, travel, overhead, profit, and all other costs necessary to perform the requirements of the Statement of Work.

L.3 Questions

Questions regarding this RFQ shall be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer no later than Monday, 26 August, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST.

L.4 Quotation Validity

Quotations shall remain valid for not less than 60 calendar days after the quotation due date.

L.5 Basis for Award

Award will be made in accordance with Section M.

SECTION M – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 Basis for Award

Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quotation is determined to be technically acceptable and offers the lowest evaluated price.

M.2 Evaluation Factors

The Government will evaluate quotations using the following factors:

Factor Evaluation Method Technical Acceptability Acceptable / Unacceptable

Price Evaluated for completeness, reasonableness, and lowest evaluated price

Responsibility FAR Subpart 9.1

M.3 Technical Acceptability

To be determined technically acceptable, the quotation shall demonstrate:

1. Understanding of the Statement of Work.

2. Ability to perform all required hazardous waste collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal services.

3. Possession of all required Federal, State, and local licenses and permits.

4. Ability to perform at all required NIOSH locations.

5. Compliance with all applicable environmental, safety, and transportation regulations.

Failure to demonstrate any of the above may result in a rating of Unacceptable.

M.4 Price Evaluation

The Government will evaluate the total evaluated price consisting of the Base Period and Option Period.

The Government may determine that a quotation is unacceptable if pricing is materially unbalanced.

M.5 Responsibility

Prior to award, the Government will determine the apparent successful offeror to be responsible in accordance with FAR Subpart 9.1.