S--AK IZEMBECK NWR DRUM DISPOSAL

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment extends the solicitation closing date.

• The solicitation closing date has been extended.

• The deadline for proposal submission has been extended to June 05, 2026, at 1300 EDT.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation with an effective date of April 30, 2026.

• Item 00010 (Supplies/Services): The purpose of this modification is to extend the period of performance end date to September 30, 2026. The FOB remains Destination.

• Item 00010 (Obligated Amount): The description is updated to "Disposal of 55 Gallon Drum."

• The solicitation's receipt date for offers is extended to September 30, 2026.

• Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To provide environmental services for the removal, sampling, characterization, packaging, transport, and disposal of one unlabeled and uncharacterized 55-gallon blue plastic drum of hazardous waste located at Izembek National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), Cold Bay, Alaska.

• Prepare and submit a Work Plan detailing the entire process.

• Sample and characterize the material following approved hazardous materials sampling methods (e.g., RCRA characteristics).

• Package and label the container in accordance with EPA and DOT standards.

• Transport the waste using an ADEC-authorized hazardous waste transporter to an ADEC-permitted TSDF (Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility).

• Provide final disposal confirmation, certificates of destruction, and all manifests.

• The Work Plan must include a project schedule, mobilization/demobilization plan, Cold Bay logistics, sampling procedures, waste determination methodology, packaging approach, transportation and manifesting procedures, proposed TSDF, and spill prevention procedures.

• The contract must be completed by September 30th, 2026.

• The work involves a drum located at Izembek NWR, Cold Bay, Alaska.

• Contractor must possess a hazardous waste disposal company license in Alaska.

• Experience handling unknown/mixed petroleum waste drums is required.

• Experience with ADEC or similar state agencies, OSHA HAZWOPER certification, DOT HAZMAT certification, and an EPA ID number for hazardous waste shipping are required.

• Government-furnished equipment (lodging and a pick-up truck) may be available upon coordination.

• All services must comply with Federal, State (ADEC), and DOT regulations.

• Contractor must coordinate with the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR), or Refuge Representative for permits and information.

• Daily reports, photographs, notes, and all documentation become the sole property of the government.

• The final documentation package must include an approved Work Plan, sampling plan, laboratory analytical results, chain of custody forms, completed manifests, photographic documentation, final disposal certificate, and a comprehensive project report.

• The final report must be submitted electronically and will be reviewed by the government within 14 days.

Amendment / Modification

• Extends the solicitation closing date to May 29, 2026, at 1300 EDT.

• Changes the competition from a set-aside to open competition for large businesses.

• Updates the Statement of Work (SOW).

• Solicitation closing date

• Competition type

• Statement of Work (SOW)

• The deadline for proposal submissions has been extended.

• The opportunity is now open to large businesses.

• Bidders should review the updated SOW for any changes to requirements.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To provide environmental services for the removal, sampling, characterization, packaging, transportation, and disposal of one (1) unlabeled and uncharacterized 55-Gallon Blue Plastic Drum located at Izembek National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), Cold Bay, Alaska.

• Prepare and submit a Work Plan detailing the entire process.

• Sample and characterize the material according to RCRA characteristics.

• Package and label the drum according to EPA and DOT standards.

• Transport the waste to an ADEC-permitted TSDF using an ADEC-authorized transporter.

• Provide final disposal confirmation and certificates of destruction.

• Submit a comprehensive final documentation package.

• Work Plan: Must include project schedule, mobilization/demobilization, Cold Bay logistics, sampling procedures, waste determination methodology, packaging, transportation, proposed TSDF, and spill prevention.

• Sampling & Characterization: Must follow approved hazardous materials sampling methods.

• Packaging & Labeling: Must comply with EPA and DOT standards.

• Transportation & Disposal: Must use ADEC-authorized services and provide final disposal confirmation.

• Final Documentation: Must include approved Work Plan, sampling plan, lab results, chain of custody, manifests, photographic documentation, disposal certificate, and a project report.

• Period: Total performance time is 30 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).

• Place: Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, Cold Bay, Alaska.

• Contractor Qualifications: Experience handling unknown/mixed petroleum waste drums, experience with ADEC or similar agencies, OSHA HAZWOPER, DOT HAZMAT certification, and an EPA ID number for hazardous waste shipping.

• Government Furnished Equipment: Lodging at the bunkhouse and use of a pick-up truck may be provided and coordinated with the station Project Leader.

• Remote Location: Contractor must factor in Cold Bay's isolation, travel conditions, and commercial cargo limitations.

• Reporting: Daily reports, photographs, notes, and all documentation become government property. Final report requires government review within 14 days.

• Points of Contact: Specific contacts for the CO, COTR, and Refuge Representative are provided.

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment extends the solicitation's closing date to May 21, 2026, at 1300 EDT.

• It also opens the competition to large businesses.

• The closing date for receipt of offers is extended.

• The competition scope has been broadened.

• The deadline for proposal submissions has been moved to May 21, 2026.

• Large businesses are now eligible to submit offers.

Amendment / Modification

• The purpose of this modification is to extend the solicitation closing date.

• The solicitation closing date has been extended.

• The deadline for proposal submission has been extended to May 19, 2026, at 1300 EDT.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for hazardous waste disposal services at the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) Izembek National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Cold Bay, Alaska. The service involves sampling, characterizing, packaging, transporting, and disposing of one unlabeled and uncharacterized 55-gallon blue plastic drum. This is a small business set-aside.

• Sample, characterize, package, transport, and dispose of one 55-gallon blue plastic drum.

• Services must comply with Federal, State (ADEC), and DOT regulations.

• Contractor must prepare and submit a Work Plan detailing the process, including logistics, sampling, packaging, transportation, and disposal.

• Contractor must provide final documentation including the approved Work Plan, sampling plan, laboratory results, manifests, and disposal certificate.

• Award will be made as a firm-fixed-price contract.

• Lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) will be used for evaluation.

• Period of performance is 30 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

• Solicitation Questions Due: May 6, 2026.

• Quotes Due: May 13, 2026, at 1300 eastern time.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to marshall_richard@ios.doi.gov.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Evaluation factors include meeting salient characteristics and lowest price technically acceptable.

• Small business set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal).

• The solicitation is being conducted under FAR Parts 12 and 13.

• Offerors must include their SAM.gov UEI Code and point of contact information.

• A site visit is recommended but not mandatory.