Hazardous Waste Removal

The United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) is seeking a small business contractor to provide comprehensive hazardous waste removal services at its Eastern Regional Research Center in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. The solicitation (RFQ No. 12405B25Q0111) requires a vendor to manage hazardous waste generated from research activities, including tasks such as waste segregation, classification, packaging, and transportation in compliance with DOT, EPA, and State regulations. Evaluation of potential contractors will be conducted on a Best Value basis, considering three primary factors: Technical Capabilities, Past Performance, and Price. Vendors must submit an electronic quote by 3:00 pm Mountain Time on May 16, 2025, via email to frank.palmer@usda.gov, with quotes valid for at least 60 days. The final day for submitting questions is May 7, 2025, at 3:00 pm Mountain Time.

The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS Code 562112 for Hazardous Waste Collection, with no incumbent contractor currently identified. The contract will be a firm-fixed price purchase order with services to be completed within 90 days of the notice to proceed, targeting a comprehensive waste removal process that includes supplying all necessary packaging materials, transportation, and disposal of various chemical wastes. The project involves removing approximately 13 distinct chemical substances from ground-level storage, with quantities ranging from 250mL to 2L, including substances like Potassium Bicarbonate, Sodium Hydroxide, and Chloroform. Work must be performed during normal business hours (7:30 am to 4:00 pm, excluding Federal holidays) at the Glenside, PA location. Contractors must be active in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and comply with specific wage determination requirements, including minimum wage standards of $17.75 per hour.