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

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 1996-0223, Revision No. 68) applicable to contracts under the Service Contract Act. It specifies minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations nationwide, categorized by region (Midwest, Northeast, South, West). It also includes details on paid sick leave (EO 13706), minimum wage adjustments (EO 13658), vacation, and holidays. Additionally, it outlines the process for requesting authorization of additional classifications and wage rates using Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) if an occupation is not listed in the determination.

This wage determination is critical for bidders on Service Contract Act-covered opportunities. It establishes the minimum labor costs that must be factored into proposals. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements for the specified occupations and regions. The document also provides guidance on how to handle unlisted occupations through the conformance process, which is essential for accurate cost estimation and compliance.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items for Disposal of Chemical Waste (Hazardous and Non-Hazardous) and Emergency Response Support Services for the NIST Gaithersburg, MD and Boulder, CO Campuses. The government intends to award a Fixed Rate Time and Material contract. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 562112.

• Disposal of Chemical Waste (Hazardous and Non-Hazardous)

• Emergency Response Support Services

• Detailed requirements are contained in the attached Statement of Work.

• Contract Type: Fixed Rate Time and Material

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but implies ongoing need.

• Estimated Value: NAICS code size standard is $47,000,000.

• Quotations are due by Friday, June 26, 2026, 11:00 A.M. EASTERN TIME.

• Submit questions in writing via email to robert.singman@nist.gov no later than five (5) calendar days after the RFQ was posted.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to robert.singman@nist.gov and consist of three volumes: Business - Terms and Conditions, Technical Quotation, and Price Quotation.

• Award will be made using a best-value tradeoff method, considering both price and non-price factors.

• Evaluation Factor 1 (EPA Part A/B TSDF permit and regulatory compliance) is a Go-No Go decision.

• Non-price factors (Corporate Experience, Staff Experience, Small Business Subcontracting Plan) are considered more important than price.

• Unrestricted competition; all interested parties may submit a quote.

• Offerors must have offices within a 50-mile radius of NIST-Gaithersburg Campus and DoC Boulder Labs, established for at least one year.

• A separate written solicitation document will not be issued.

• All questions will be answered in writing and included in an amendment to the solicitation.

• Offerors must concur with all terms and conditions without change, exception, modification, or addition.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for the disposal of chemical waste (hazardous and non-hazardous) and emergency response support services for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and the Department of Commerce Boulder Labs in Boulder, Colorado. It also includes one annual waste pickup at the NIST WWV/WWVB broadcast facility near Fort Collins, CO.

• Waste Pick-up and Transportation: Regular weekly pick-ups from NIST Gaithersburg and twice-weekly pick-ups from DoC Boulder Labs. Transport of waste to designated facilities (Building 312 in Gaithersburg or Building 23/43 in Boulder).

• Waste Management: Classification, segregation, lab packing, consolidation, labeling, packaging, and proper manifesting of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes.

• Disposal: Transporting and properly disposing of waste at EPA-approved/permitted treatment, storage, disposal, or recycling facilities (TSDRFs).

• Emergency Response: Providing emergency response services for spills or releases of hazardous materials.

• Specialty Services: Including vacuum truck services and lab clean-outs.

• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations (EPA, DOT, OSHA, COMAR, CDPHE).

• Maintenance of a waste generation log and provision of manifests and certificates of disposal/recycling.

• Contractor must own and operate at least one EPA Part A or Part B licensed TSDRF.

• Strict adherence to safety and environmental policies, including preparation of Health and Safety Plans and Emergency Response Plans.

• The period of performance includes a twelve-month base period and four twelve-month optional periods, starting September 1, 2026.

• Services are required at NIST Gaithersburg, MD; DoC Boulder Labs, CO; and NIST WWV/WWVB near Fort Collins, CO.

• Contractor must demonstrate a minimum of 10 years of experience in hazardous waste management.

• Offices must be located within a 50-mile radius of NIST Gaithersburg and DoC Boulder Labs.

• Key personnel (Primary Hazardous Waste Chemist, Project Manager) must meet specific experience requirements.

• All contractor staff must be trained in accordance with OSHA 1910 HAZWOPER and DOT 49 CFR for hazardous material shipment.

• Contractor must maintain liability insurance with specified minimums.

• Contractor must conduct environmental and technical audits of disposal facilities.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains detailed pricing spreadsheets for hazardous waste disposal, services, and materials required by NIST. It is divided into sections for Gaithersburg, MD, and Boulder, CO, and includes pricing for both base and option periods.

• Gaithersburg Pricing: Includes unit prices for various waste disposal categories (e.g., Non-Halogenated Solvents, Halogenated Solvents, Flammable/Corrosive Liquids, Aerosols, Oxidizing Solids/Liquids, Bulk Paint, Paint/Thinners, Bulk Acidic/Alkaline Liquids, Non-RCRA materials, PCB Materials, Bulk Toxic Liquids/Solids, Medical Waste, Flammable/Corrosive/Poison/Oxidizing/Mercury/Flammable/Spontaneously Combustible/Dangerous When Wet/Organic Peroxide Materials, PIH Materials, Mercury Devices, Lead/Acid Batteries, Lithium Batteries, Ni-Cd Batteries, PCB Light Ballasts, Universal Waste Lights/PCB Ballast, Used Oil, Antifreeze, Scrap Drums, Machine Oil Coolants, Used Oil/Sludge, Vac truck services, Rolloff Dumpster services, Explosives compounds, Compressed Gas Cylinders). It also details labor rates (Project Manager, Chemist, Technician, Truck Driver/operator), transportation services, analytical testing, materials (drums, overpacks, boxes), and specialized tasks like waterjet cleanout. Deliverable plans for Gaithersburg are also listed.
• Boulder Pricing: Similar categories as Gaithersburg, covering waste disposal, services, and materials for Boulder, CO. It also includes labor rates, transportation, analytical testing, materials, and deliverable plans specific to Boulder.
• Emergency Services: Both locations have sections detailing pricing for emergency services, including labor, protective clothing, air monitoring, vacuum equipment, trucks/trailers, heavy equipment, pumps/hoses, and specialized equipment.

This pricing sheet is crucial for bidders to understand the cost structure for hazardous waste management services. It provides unit prices for a wide range of waste types, container sizes, labor categories, transportation, and specialized services. Bidders should use this document to formulate their pricing proposals, ensuring they align with the government's expected rates for various services and materials at both specified locations.