Biowaste Disposal Service
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0217
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 562211 Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
- PSC
- F999 Other Environmental Services
- Place of performance
- Glenside, Pennsylvania 19038, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Christopher Turner christopher.c.turner@usda.gov (970) 851-3723
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service is soliciting biowaste disposal services for their Eastern Regional Research Center in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania through RFQ 1232SA25Q0217. The contractor will provide comprehensive biological and medical waste disposal services including packaging, transportation, removal, treatment, and disposal of research media, petri dishes, research products, and sharps generated by the facility. Key requirements include weekly waste pickup, provision of reusable containers in multiple sizes (28-30 gallon and 96 gallon containers plus biological sharps containers), compliance with all DOT, EPA, and state regulations, and proper documentation of waste handling and disposal. The evaluation will use a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, considering responsiveness to the Performance Work Statement, past performance, and small business status. Quotations must be submitted via email to the contracting officer by July 3, 2025, with no site visit scheduled but site details provided in the Performance Work Statement.
This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal) with a small business size standard of $47 million in annual receipts. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation documents. The contract has an estimated monthly waste volume of 3,800-6,000 pounds and includes a 12-month base period with a 365-day performance period after receipt of order. Services will be performed at the NEA Eastern Regional Research Center located at 600 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania 19038. The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan mandates 100% compliance across nine key performance areas with no allowable deviations permitted due to the hazardous nature of the biological waste disposal service, with quarterly inspections planned to ensure contractor performance meets stringent regulatory standards.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
24JUN25 Update to Date Offers Due - See General Information Section.
17JUN25 Base posting. Any amendment and document updates related to this solicitation will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov). It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor sam.gov Contract Opportunities regarding this solicitation.
There will NOT be a site visit. See the site orientation section in the Performance Work Statement for site details.
(i)This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial service prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii)The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0217 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).
(iii)This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-04.
(iv)Set Aside: Total Small Business NAICS: 562211 Small Business Size Standard: $47 million
(v) See clauses and provisions document section “SCHEDULE and CLIN Structure” for line item number(s), quantity, and unit of measure.
(vi)The USDA, Agricultural Research Service requires Biowaste Disposal Service. See Attachment 001 Performance Work Statement and other attachments for more information.
(vii)Dates: See clauses and provisions document “GENERAL INFORMATION” section for Period of Performance data
Place of Delivery and Acceptance:
NEA EASTERN REGIONAL RESEARCH CENTE
600 EAST MERMAID LANE
WYNDMOOR PA 19038
FOB Point: Destination
(viii)The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. See “Instructions for the Preparation of Offers (FAR 52.212-1 Addendum)” in the clauses and provisions document.
(ix)The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services is detailed in the clauses and provisions document under “FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Addendum.)”
(x)Online sam.gov completion of the provision at 52.212-3 is advised.
(xi)The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Any addenda will be noted in the clauses and provisions document.
(xii)The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Additional clauses are detailed in the clauses and provisions document.
(xiii)Not applicable.
(xiv)Not applicable.
(xv)All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by the time and dated noted in the General Information, “Date Offers Due” fields above.
(xvi)Quotations are to be sent via email to Christopher Turner at christopher.c.turner@usda.gov.
Notes:
Solicitation Inquiries:
a. Inquiries and all correspondence concerning this solicitation prior to contract award shall be submitted in writing only to the Contracting Officer.
b. Inquiries shall be via Email only, no phone inquiries will be accepted.
c. The Contracting Officer’s email contact information is listed as the PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT in the sam.gov Contract Opportunities posting.
Time Zones: Please note time zone designations in the "General Information" section above. Other time zones are as designated in the solicitation attachments.
Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award.
Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.
Update #1 ·
17JUN25 Base posting. Any amendment and document updates related to this solicitation will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov). It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor sam.gov Contract Opportunities regarding this solicitation.
There will NOT be a site visit. See the site orientation section in the Performance Work Statement for site details.
(i)This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial service prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii)The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0217 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).
(iii)This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-04.
(iv)Set Aside: Total Small Business NAICS: 562211 Small Business Size Standard: $47 million
(v) See clauses and provisions document section “SCHEDULE and CLIN Structure” for line item number(s), quantity, and unit of measure.
(vi)The USDA, Agricultural Research Service requires Biowaste Disposal Service. See Attachment 001 Performance Work Statement and other attachments for more information.
(vii)Dates: See clauses and provisions document “GENERAL INFORMATION” section for Period of Performance data
Place of Delivery and Acceptance:
NEA EASTERN REGIONAL RESEARCH CENTE
600 EAST MERMAID LANE
WYNDMOOR PA 19038
FOB Point: Destination
(viii)The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. See “Instructions for the Preparation of Offers (FAR 52.212-1 Addendum)” in the clauses and provisions document.
(ix)The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services is detailed in the clauses and provisions document under “FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Addendum.)”
(x)Online sam.gov completion of the provision at 52.212-3 is advised.
(xi)The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Any addenda will be noted in the clauses and provisions document.
(xii)The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Additional clauses are detailed in the clauses and provisions document.
(xiii)Not applicable.
(xiv)Not applicable.
(xv)All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by the time and dated noted in the General Information, “Date Offers Due” fields above.
(xvi)Quotations are to be sent via email to Christopher Turner at christopher.c.turner@usda.gov.
Notes:
Solicitation Inquiries:
a. Inquiries and all correspondence concerning this solicitation prior to contract award shall be submitted in writing only to the Contracting Officer.
b. Inquiries shall be via Email only, no phone inquiries will be accepted.
c. The Contracting Officer’s email contact information is listed as the PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT in the sam.gov Contract Opportunities posting.
Time Zones: Please note time zone designations in the "General Information" section above. Other time zones are as designated in the solicitation attachments.
Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award.
Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 002 QASP.pdf | ||
| RFQ 1232SA25Q0217 Clauses and Provisions.pdf | ||
| Attachment 001 Performance Work Statement.pdf | ||
| Attachment 003 Wage Determination 2015-5791_Rev_28.pdf | ||
| Attachment 004 Transmittal Summary.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Biowaste Disposal Service | Award Notice | |
| Biowaste Disposal Service | Solicitation |
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