Removal of Hazardous Waste - Clay Center, NE

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, through the Agricultural Research Service at the Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, Nebraska, is seeking a qualified small business contractor to remove and dispose of hazardous waste generated by scientific research activities. The contractor must provide all labor and personnel to properly segregate, classify, and package hazardous waste in full compliance with Department of Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency, and state regulations. This includes the complete removal and disposal of all chemicals listed in the attached Disposal Inventory by August 1, 2026, with no on-site storage exceeding 270 days. The acquisition is issued as a combined synopsis and solicitation under FAR Part 12 as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, restricted to Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concerns, with a size standard of $47 million. All offers must be submitted via the SF1449 form, with pricing provided for every line item; failure to do so will result in exclusion. The award will follow the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, with technical acceptability evaluated only among the lowest-priced responsive quotation. The contract is expected to be firm fixed price, with all deliveries governed by F.O.B. Destination terms, and pickup must occur at the USMARC facility in Clay Center, Nebraska. The contractor must adhere to all federal, state, and local laws governing hazardous waste handling, transportation, and disposal, and is solely liable for any environmental spills or releases caused by their actions or those of subcontractors. Mandatory clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation, including those on whistleblower rights, human trafficking, anti-discrimination, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, are incorporated by reference. Additional requirements from the USDA Acquisition Regulation include compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws under Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX, as well as adherence to Executive Orders 14168 and 14173 relating to merit-based opportunity and gender ideology. The contractor must also comply with Buy American provisions and submit certifications regarding tax matters, system registration in SAM, child labor, and trafficking in persons. Wage determinations for personnel are provided in Attachment 3, and contractors must classify workers to ensure reasonable pay rates. Quotations must remain firm for 90 days after the due date, and all questions must be submitted via email to the designated point of contact by June 22, 2026. The