Disposal of Chemical Waste (Hazardous and Non-Hazardous) And Emergency Response Support Services at the National Institute of Standards and Technology – Gaithersburg and Department of Commerce Boulder Lab

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to conduct market research for the "Disposal of Chemical Waste (Hazardous and Non-Hazardous) And Emergency Response Support Services" at the NIST Gaithersburg, MD site and the Department of Commerce Boulder Labs in Boulder, CO. The estimated value is $47.0M.

The contractor will be responsible for:

• Picking up hazardous and non-hazardous wastes from satellite accumulation areas at NIST Gaithersburg and DoC Boulder Labs.

• Transporting wastes to designated buildings for consolidation, packaging, and labeling.

• Classifying, segregating, and packaging lab wastes.

• Loading and securing wastes for transport.

• Properly manifesting all wastes.

• Transporting and disposing of hazardous, regulated, and non-regulated waste from NIST Gaithersburg, DoC Boulder Labs, and NIST WWV/WWVB.

• Providing destruction or recycling certificates.

• Maintaining a fleet of specialized vehicles.

• Performing biological decontamination of property.

• Handling lab packs according to EPA, OSHA, and DOT regulations.

• Obtaining all required disposal documentation.

• Strict compliance with local, state (Maryland, Colorado), and federal (DOT, EPA, OSHA) regulations.

• Compliance with NIST Safety and Environmental Programs, including the Gaithersburg Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan.

• Compliance with OSHA's hazardous waste regulations (29 CFR 1910.120).

• Meeting or exceeding CFR 49 Part § 387 requirements for Motor Carriers.

• The contractor must either own an EPA Part A or B TSDRF or have access to a Licensed Treatment, Storage or Disposal Facility (TSDF).

The notice details a broad range of chemical wastes generated at NIST Gaithersburg, including but not limited to photoresists, developers, halogenated and non-halogenated hydrocarbons, PCBs, degreasing solutions, electroplating wastes, inorganic acids and bases, mercury compounds, paint shop wastes, machining coolants and oils, compressed gas cylinders, used oils, lab pack chemicals, and metals.

Interested parties should submit information regarding their company's capabilities, relevant experience, authorization as a reseller (if applicable), and any suggestions for improving the procurement process to encourage small business participation. Responses should include company details, UEI, and information on existing Federal Supply Schedule contracts. Please do not provide proprietary information.

Questions regarding this notice are due by 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 13, 2026. The response submission deadline is not explicitly stated but should be submitted as soon as possible.

• This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes only.
• It is not a solicitation, request for quotation, or commitment to award a contract.
• NIST is not responsible for any costs incurred by respondents.
• NIST reserves the right to use submitted information as deemed necessary.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document is a pricing spreadsheet for hazardous waste disposal, services, and materials required by NIST. It provides unit prices for various waste streams and services, broken down by location (Gaithersburg and Boulder) and contract period (Base Period and Option Periods I-IV).

• Waste Disposal Categories: Covers a wide range of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, including solvents (halogenated and non-halogenated), flammable/corrosive liquids, aerosols, oxidizing solids/liquids, bulk paint, paint thinners, acidic/alkaline liquids, non-RCRA materials, PCB materials, toxic liquids/solids, medical waste, and more.
• Container Types: Specifies pricing for various container sizes such as 5-gallon drums, 30-gallon drums, 55-gallon drums, IBCs, overpacks, cubic yard boxes, and carboys.
• Services: Includes pricing for labor (Project Manager, Chemist, Technician, Driver), transportation (pick-ups, vacuum trucks), analytical testing (PCBs, RCRA Metals, BTEX, etc.), and specialized tasks like waterjet cleanout.
• Materials: Lists prices for reconditioned and new drums (steel and polyurethane), fiber drums, boxes, and other materials like vermiculite and carboys.
• Emergency Services: Separate pricing is provided for emergency response labor, protective clothing, air monitoring, vacuum equipment, trucks, trailers, heavy equipment, pumps, hoses, and specialized tank cleaning equipment.
• Locations: Pricing is provided for both Gaithersburg, MD, and Boulder, CO.

This pricing sheet is crucial for bidders to understand the cost structure for waste disposal and related services. It allows vendors to calculate their bids accurately based on the types and quantities of waste anticipated, as well as the specific services and equipment required. Bidders should carefully review the unit prices for each category and container size relevant to the opportunity's scope.