Hazardous Waste Disposal

A site visit has been added. A site visit is scheduled for Friday August 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST. Vendors interested in attending the site visit must notify Lynn Hults at lynn.hults@usda.gov by Thursday August 14, 2025 by 3:00 PM CST to be added to the approved list. An error was found in the spreadsheet so it has been removed and updated. Then it was reloaded on the solicitaiton.

Questions and Answers:

Q1: What isotopes are there specifically for the drum, box, and shelf?

A1: The isotope is mostly Tritium, with some C14 standards Q2: Please confirm that the drum with the LSC vials contains glass, plastic, or both.

A2: 6 ml Polyethylene vials Q3: Are the vials aqueous or flammable?

A3: Vial are aqueous, not flammable with Ultima Gold Scintillation Fluid Q4: What is their RCRA generator status?

A4: Very Small Quantity Generator This is a Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 8.4, 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. Solicitation number 1232SA25Q0563 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ).

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-03. The associated NAICS code is 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal) with a small business size standard of $47.0 Million. USDA, ARS, CCWA 11861 Leetown Road Kearneysville, WV 25430 Is looking for procurement of the Annual Hazardous Materials Disposal which fits with the associated Statement of Work. A site visit is scheduled to be determined (if Needed).

Vendors interested in attending the site visit must notify Lynn Hults at A site visit is scheduled for Friday August 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST. Vendors interested in attending the site visit must notify Lynn Hults at lynn.hults@usda.gov by Thursday August 14, 2025 by 3:00 PM CST to be added to the approved list. The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.

Each quote must show a breakdown giving price of each element, provide descriptive literature or information showing that the quoted services meet all parts of the Statement of Work. Vendors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-2.

The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the RFQ and specifications using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) to the Government in accordance with FAR 8.405 considering two major areas: technical acceptance and price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 8.405. Submission of quote shall include the following:

(1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping). The Technical aspects will be evaluated based on the ability to meet the minimum standards in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The proposals will be evaluated started at the lowest price first. If the lowest is not acceptable then the next lowest will be evaluated. Technically Acceptable; Quote clearly meets the minimum requirements of the PWS. Technically Unacceptable; Quote does not meet the minimum requirements of the PWS. Electronic submissions are preferred. Please email all quotes to lynn.hults@usda.gov. NO LATE QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS: Supplies will be inspected by requiring office's technical representative and accepted at destination. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses that apply to this acquisition are in the attached document titled Service Provisions 1156441. To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A UEI (Unique Entity ID) number is required in order to register. All invoices shall be submitted and paid electronically. Quotes must be received no later than Friday August 22, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Standard Time.

Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than Tuesday August 19, 2025, by 3:00 PM Central Standard Time Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.