Hazardous Waste Cylinder Removal

Amendment / Modification

• The response due date has been extended.

• FAR Clause 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors" (Deviation 2026-00038), has been added.

• FAR Clause 52.244-6, "Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services" (Deviation 2026-00038), has been modified. The effective date has changed from February 2026 to April 2026.

• FAR Clause 52.212-2, "Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services" (Deviation 2026-00038), has been modified. The effective date has changed from February 2026 to April 2026.

• Solicitation response due date.

• Contract Clauses: 52.222-90 (added), 52.244-6 (modified), 52.212-2 (modified).

• The proposal response due date has been extended from May 1, 2026, to May 28, 2026.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding solicitation N6852026Q1024, clarifying requirements for the disposal of high-pressure gas cylinders.

• Cylinder Size Definitions: "Small," "Medium," and "Large" refer to standard industry sizes; the government does not provide specific measurements.

• Cylinder Condition: Offerors must factor in preparation, packaging, or overpacking; the government does not guarantee "shippable" condition by USDOT standards.

• Unknown Cylinders: Offerors must propose a fixed unit price for testing and disposal of unknown cylinders, with the option to include separate pricing for testing and identification.

• Site Visits: No site visits will be offered or scheduled. Photographs are provided as a substitute for visual assessment.

• Pricing: The government requires a total firm fixed price for the entire requirement. No change orders will be issued for costs related to unknown cylinders after sampling and identification.

• Contract Type: This is a new requirement with no incumbent.

• A site visit has been scheduled for 14 May 2026, which was not initially offered.

• Clarifications address how to price unknown cylinders and the non-negotiable nature of the fixed unit price for disposal.

• Offerors are directed to use provided photographs and the scheduled site visit to inform their proposals.

Other / Unclassified

This document provides information regarding a mandatory site visit for the N6852026Q1024 solicitation. It details the location, date, and time for the site visit, as well as the procedures for contractor attendance and base access.

• Site Visit Date & Time: May 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM EDT.
• Location: Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE), Jacksonville, FL. Contractors are to assemble in the Quarterdeck of Building 101.
• Attendance Limit: One representative per company.
• Registration: Contractors must submit a request to attend via email to Stephanie Bunnell (stephanie.bunnell.civ@us.navy.mil) and Michelle Dunston (michelle.f.dunston.civ@us.navy.mil) by 12:00 PM EDT on May 4, 2026. The request must include company name, attendee name, and whether base access is required.
• Base Access Requirements: For security purposes, a letter requesting access on official company letterhead is required, signed by an official. It must include specific visitor information (name, DOB, citizenship), FRCSE point of contact, visit date/duration, company phone number, and RFQ number.
• Identification: U.S. Citizens must present a valid driver's license or other acceptable picture ID for a visitor's badge. Substitution of personnel is not allowed.
• Prohibited Items: Technology/electronic devices, photography, and recording devices are strictly prohibited.
• Late Arrivals: Participants arriving late will not be included.
• Personal Protective Equipment: Hearing protection and steel-toe safety shoes are required.
• Purpose: To allow contractors to inspect the site and gain a better understanding of the SOW requirements.
• Questions: While not an open forum, questions pertaining to the facility and equipment can be submitted via email to Massoud Koleini (massoud.m.koleini.mil@us.navy.mil) by May 18, 2026. Failure to attend the site visit or submit questions may be construed as full understanding of requirements.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding solicitation N6852026Q1024, which pertains to the disposal of cylinders.

• Cylinder Size: "Small," "Medium," and "Large" refer to standard industry sizes; the government does not have specific measurements.
• Photographs: Photographs of the cylinders are provided for visual reference, as a site visit is not offered.
• "Suspected" Cylinders: Categorized as "Suspected" due to illegible, missing, or damaged labels. The government cannot identify contents and lists them with a suspected material type.
• Condition: Bidders must assume cylinders are not in "Shippable" condition by USDOT standards and should factor preparation, packaging, or overpacking into their proposals.
• Unknown Cylinders: Offerors must propose a fixed unit price for the test and complete disposal of each cylinder type, including unknowns. Separate pricing for testing and identification of unknown cylinders may be included.
• Site Visit: No site visit will be offered or scheduled. Photographs are provided in lieu of a site visit.
• Period of Performance: Anticipated period is May 15, 2026, through September 30, 2026. Offerors must submit a projected timeline.
• Ownership: The government is unable to determine the ownership of the cylinders due to worn, degraded, or missing identifying marks.
• Incumbent: There is no incumbent; this is a new requirement.

Vendors should use this information to accurately price proposals, particularly for unknown cylinders and the required preparation/packaging. The period of performance and the fact that this is a new requirement are also key details for proposal development.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains images of compressed gas cylinders stored outdoors, likely for an inventory or site assessment related to a government opportunity. It does not contain specific requirements, pricing, or instructions for bidders.

• Images depict numerous compressed gas cylinders of various sizes and colors, organized in racks.
• The cylinders appear to be stored in an outdoor industrial or storage yard.
• One image includes a "NO SMOKING" sign.

This document serves as visual context for a potential opportunity. Bidders may need to infer the type and quantity of gas cylinders relevant to the opportunity based on these images, but no explicit details are provided within the document itself.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to Solicitation N6852026Q1024 makes the following changes:

• Extends the response due date from April 24, 2026, to May 1, 2026.

• Attaches pictures to the solicitation posting.

• Attaches Questions and Answers (Q&A) to the solicitation posting.

• The response due date has been modified.

• Additional attachments (pictures, Q&A) have been added to the solicitation.

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to May 1, 2026.

• Bidders should review the newly attached pictures and Q&A for updated information relevant to their proposals.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the removal, testing, and disposal of compressed gas cylinders at Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE). The contractor will be responsible for all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to safely and compliantly manage these cylinders.

• Removal of compressed gas cylinders from FRCSE.

• Testing of unknown cylinders to identify contents.

• Proper labeling and preparation of cylinders for transport in compliance with DOT regulations.

• Transportation of cylinders to a permitted treatment, storage, and disposal facility (TSDF).

• Preparation of documentation including manifests, waste profiles, certificates of disposal, and Land Disposal Restriction (LDR) forms.

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

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: May 15, 2026, to September 30, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS code 562211 has a size standard of $47,000,000.00.

• Proposals will be evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach.

• Key evaluation factors include Price and Technical Acceptability.

• The technical proposal must include a comprehensive plan detailing the disposal of all cylinders, addressing methodology, identification, regulatory compliance, and a project timeline.

• Offerors must propose a fixed unit price for testing and disposal, inclusive of all associated costs.

• Offer Due Date: April 24, 2026, at 02:00 PM.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

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

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference.

• Specific work restrictions and base access requirements for FRCSE are detailed in Enclosure (1).

• The Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) is Stephanie Bunnell.