Biowaste Disposal Service - Wyndmoor PA

This solicitation, issued as a combined synopsis and Request for Quotation (RFQ) under FAR Part 12, seeks small business providers to perform biowaste disposal services at the USDA ARS Eastern Regional Research Center in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 562211 with a size standard of $47 million and specifically targets HUBZone Small Businesses and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Respondents must be registered in SAM.gov with a valid UEI and CAGE code and must certify compliance with multiple socioeconomic, civil rights, and ethical requirements including Title VI and Title IX. The contract is fixed-price with a five-year period of performance, comprising one base year from July 15, 2026, to July 14, 2027, and four one-year options extending through July 14, 2030. Quotations must be submitted via SAM.gov by July 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET, and must include detailed line-item pricing and a Technical Capability Narrative not exceeding two pages that confirms ability to meet all requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. The evaluation will be conducted on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with timeliness as a mandatory pass/fail criterion. The contractor is responsible for the full lifecycle of regulated medical and biological waste, including packaging, labeling, transportation, treatment, and disposal in compliance with EPA and DOT standards. All waste must be handled in approved, placarded vehicles using rigid reusable containers—28–30 gallon and 96 gallon sizes—and sharps containers that meet federal, state, and local regulations. Liners, manifests, proof of destruction, and certificates of disposal are mandatory for each pickup, with documentation submitted within 30 days. The contractor must furnish required personal protective equipment, regulatory paperwork, and maintain insurance coverage including $100,000 employer’s liability, $500,000 general liability per occurrence, and comprehensive automobile liability. Invoicing must be done in arrears through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform. The Contracting Officer Representative will monitor performance against the QASP, ensuring adherence to performance standards and acceptable quality levels. Failure to comply with any material term—including insurance, waste handling protocols, reporting, or socioeconomic certifications—renders the contractor ineligible for payment. The contract includes clauses