A14_Sources_Sought_Synopsis_1.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR

QUOTES TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE

CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT

OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A

RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

NOTE: This sources sought notice is for all interested vendors, no set aside is being applied at this time.

Solicitation No.: 140P526Q0065

Agency/Office: National Park Service, Contracting Operations Central, Arizona Major

Acquisition Buying Office (MABO)

Park: Grand Canyon National Park (GRCA)

Title: Hazardous Material Pick up Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)

NAICS: 562112- Hazardous Waste Collection

1. Description

This Request for Information (RFI) is to obtain information from industry for potential sources capable of performing services for the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service

(NPS) on behalf of Grand Canyon National Park (GRCA) located in Arizona. The National Park

Service (NPS) is conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 to determine the interest and capability of contractors for a possible upcoming project. All costs associated with providing information in response to this market research are solely the responsibility of the responding firm. Any information submitted is voluntary, and in responding to this market research you provide the Government permission to share your submitted capabilities and contract information with other Government organizations in relationship to similar requirements for market research purposes. The Contracting Officer will make the most suitable acquisition approach based on the results of this market research.

A determination by the Government to compete this requirement as a set-aside based upon responses to the notice and other market research is solely within the discretion of the

Government. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the

Government.

The NPS, Grand Canyon National Park (GRCA), and the ConOps Central Arizona Major

Acquisition Buying Office (MABO) seeks to determine the availability and capability of potential contractors for the project described below.

1. Background/ Overview:

Grand Canyon National Park (GRCA) has an ongoing requirement for hazardous materials and universal waste collection, transportation, and disposal services. These services include, but are not limited to, the compliant handling of waste oils, solvents, paints, aerosols, batteries, fluorescent lamps, mercury-containing devices, and electronic waste.

The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and expertise to ensure proper packaging, labeling, transportation, and disposal of these waste streams. Services must also include completion and management of all required documentation, including waste manifests, certificates of disposal, and annual reporting.

All work shall be performed in full compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Department of

Transportation (DOT) hazardous materials regulations, Arizona Department of Environmental

Quality (ADEQ) requirements, and National Park Service (NPS) policies.

Due to the recurring and variable nature of these requirements, Grand Canyon National Park requires the establishment of a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to provide a streamlined, efficient, and compliant method for procuring these services over time.

The Contractor shall meet the following minimum qualifications:

- Licensed hazardous waste hauler in the State of Arizona

- Active EPA Identification Number for hazardous waste transport

- Personnel shall possess current 40-hour HAZWOPER certification (29 CFR 1910.120)

- Personnel shall possess current DOT Hazardous Materials transportation certification

- Appropriate business liability, pollution liability, and commercial vehicle insurance

- Demonstrated experience handling hazardous and universal waste for federal agencies

2. Services Needed:

The Contractor shall collect, package, label, manifest, transport, and dispose of hazardous waste generated by GRCA operations, which may include but is not limited to:

- Waste oils, used lubricants, and hydraulic fluids

- Solvents, thinners, and strippers

- Waste paints, stains, and coatings

- Fuels (gasoline, diesel, kerosene, and mixed fuels)

- Aerosol cans (full, partially full, or punctured)

- Acids, bases, and corrosives

- Pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers

- Coolant and antifreeze

- Contaminated rags, absorbents, and spill cleanup materials

- Lab packs and miscellaneous RCRA-regulated wastes

- Propane bottles, including 1 lb disposable green propane canisters (Coleman-style) and

20 lb and 30 lb refillable propane tanks

- Camping fuel canisters, including isobutane/propane blend canisters (e.g., Jetboil, MSR, Snow Peak) and liquid fuel bottles collected from campgrounds and backcountry areas

- Automotive batteries (lead-acid, AGM, and gel-cell)

- Used antifreeze and coolant from fleet maintenance operations

3. Response

Respondents should provide the following information:

• A one-page cover letter that includes your company’s applicable unique entity ID, cage code, business size for NAICS listed above, and contractor point of contact.

• Capability Statement: Firms will need to provide a response that is no longer than 2 pages which addresses their capability to complete the required services as described above.

• Documentation will be evaluated by the NPS contracting team solely to determine the availability and potential technical capability of all businesses in providing the requirement.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Questions regarding the announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail only to lindsay_mclaughlin@ios.doi.gov

All responses are due by April 13, 2026, at 1200pm Mountain Time mailto:lindsay_mclaughlin@ios.doi.gov