CS03C3

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded contract SP450024D0004 to WILLOW ENVIRONMENTAL INC, a small business with CAGE code 56EC7, for a total estimated value of up to $8,197,026.79, with a base period of $3,702,894.22 and an initial performance duration of 30 months beginning May 27, 2024. The contract encompasses specialized environmental services for the handling, marking, and disposition of hazardous and regulated materials including PCB-contaminated oils, capacitors, transformers, solids, and debris, with line items governed by strict Department of Defense item identification standards. All items must be permanently marked with machine-readable two-dimensional data matrix symbols compliant with MIL-STD-130 and ISO/IEC 16022, using standardized data syntaxes under ISO/IEC 15434 and ANSI MH10.8.2, and all shipments must conform to MIL-STD-129 for proper labeling and logistics tracking. Delivery is FOB destination, with Government acceptance occurring at the point of receipt under the authority of an authorized representative, and invoicing must be submitted exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow. The contract includes a 30-month option period that, if exercised, extends performance to a maximum of 60 months. Special requirements mandate compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for handling controlled unclassified information, with subcontractors bound by the same cybersecurity obligations, and inclusion of clauses prohibiting procurement of equipment from covered entities such as Kaspersky Lab or ByteDance, restricting use of certain telecommunications services, and ensuring payment transparency and small business subcontracting. The contractor is required to affirm small business and Women-Owned Small Business status, maintain current System for Award Management data, report executive compensation and subcontract awards over $30,000, use E-Verify for employment eligibility, and adhere to ethical conduct and whistleblower protection standards. All financial transactions will be processed electronically via the Department of Defense Financial and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, and all documentation must reflect alignment with Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions, including accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, Buy American and Trade Agreement compliance through multiple alternate clauses, and restrictions on foreign procurements and taxation.