S--AK IZEMBECK NWR DRUM DISPOSAL
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The US Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Drum Disposal Services at Izembek National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), Cold Bay, Alaska. This opportunity, initially a small business set-aside, has been modified to open competition for large businesses. The solicitation involves the removal, sampling, characterization, packaging, transportation, and disposal of one unlabeled 55-gallon blue plastic drum. Proposals are now due May 29, 2026, at 1300 EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide environmental services including:
- Preparing and submitting a comprehensive Work Plan.
- Sampling and characterizing the drum material according to RCRA characteristics.
- Packaging and labeling the drum per EPA and DOT standards.
- Transporting the waste to an ADEC-permitted TSDF using an ADEC-authorized transporter.
- Providing final disposal confirmation and certificates of destruction.
- Submitting a comprehensive final documentation package.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Contract (RFQ)
- Period of Performance: 30 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Set-Aside: Open Competition (previously Total Small Business Set-Aside)
- Proposal Due: May 29, 2026, at 1300 EDT
- Published: May 26, 2026 (latest amendment)
Key Requirements
- Experience handling unknown/mixed petroleum waste drums.
- Experience with ADEC or similar agencies.
- OSHA HAZWOPER, DOT HAZMAT certification, and an EPA ID number.
- Compliance with Federal, State (ADEC), and DOT regulations.
- Contractor must factor in Cold Bay's remote location and logistics.
Evaluation
Award will be made based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Marshall Richard at marshall_richard@ios.doi.gov.