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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF MAY 16, 2021 SAM #7106
SOLICITATION NOTICE

R -- Hazardous Waste Removal and Disposal

Notice Date

5/14/2021 11:44:43 AM
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

562211 — Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
 

Contracting Office

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAID BETHESDA MD 20892 USA
 

ZIP Code

20892
 

Solicitation Number

RFQ2062986
 

Response Due

5/27/2021 11:00:00 AM
 

Archive Date

06/11/2021
 

Point of Contact

Margaret Schott, Phone: 4063759815
 

E-Mail Address

margaret.schott@nih.gov
(margaret.schott@nih.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
 

Description

This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This acquisition will be made in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 �Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and solicitation for commercial Items,� as applicable, and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation (a written solicitation will not be issued) and quotes are being requested. The Solicitation number is RFQ-RML-2062986 and the solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-05 March 10, 2021. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 562211 - Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal, with a small business size standard of $41.5 million. The requirement is being competed full and open competition, un-restricted and with a small business set-aside. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has a requirement for: *PLEASE SEE ATTACHED BILL OF MATERIALS This is a base plus four options years requirement. 05/31/2021 � 05/30/2026 (Base year) 05/31/2022 - 05/30/2023 (Option year 1) 05/31/2023 � 05/30/2024 (Option Year 2) 05/31/2024 � 05/30/2025 (Option Year 3) 05/31/2024 � 05/30/2026 (Option Year 4) Requirements: Price must include all labor, handling, packaging, supplies, manifesting, labeling, transportation, disposal costs, access fees, surcharges, insurance, etc. The waste disposal cycle is semiannually (every 6 months) This service will be carried out, regardless of volume or type of waste to be collected. Location: hazardous waste accumulation area (aka RML Hazardous Waste Shed). Do not disturb portions of site beyond this area. A timeline for final disposal of waste All Contractor personnel who have any responsibility for handling, packaging, manifesting, or transporting hazardous wastes must be properly trained in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements including OSHA requirements in accordance with 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.120, DOT requirements in accordance with 49 CFR 172.704 and RCRA requirements in accordance with 40 CFR 264.16. RML wastes under the control of the Contractor shall be properly secured at all times.� Spills or releases resulting from Contractor negligence: The Contractor shall provide, at no cost to the Government, all labor, materials and services for clean-up of all releases (as defined in 40 CFR 302.3) and spills of hazardous wastes due to the negligence of the Contractor, from the point of pick-up to the point of final treatment, storage, recycling or disposal.� The clean-up of spilled or released wastes or materials shall be performed in compliance with all applicable regulations and to the maximum extent possible to return the contaminated area to its original condition prior to the spill or release. The Contractor shall ensure that all vehicles used to transport RML wastes have all the all required stickers, permits and licenses required by federal, state and local regulatory authorities for the transportation of hazardous materials in commerce. Liquid waste streams: satellite waste containers ranging in size from 1 gallon to 5 gallons. The Contractor shall bulk (consolidate) compatible liquid wastes from multiple containers into a larger container(s) of appropriate size and type. The purpose of waste consolidation is to reduce the number of containers requiring storage or shipment for off� site disposal.� Consolidate, remove and dispose of non-halogenated, flammable, toxic liquid wastes. These wastes will include some, but not all of the following flammable or combustible chemical: acetone, benzene, cyclohexane, dioxane, MEK, ethanol, ethyl ether, toluene, hexanes, heptane, propanol, methanol, xylene, styrene, pentanes, formaldehyde, tetrahydrofuran, nitrobenzene, isoprene, other alcohols, ketones, and esters. Consolidate, remove and dispose of halogenated, flammable, toxic liquid wastes. These wastes will include some, but not all of the following chemicals: chloroform, methylene chloride or any compound containing fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine elements of Group 7A (VllA) as indicated on the Periodic Table of Elements. Consolidate, remove and dispose of corrosive liquid wastes. These wastes will include some, but not all of the following chemicals: nitric acid, formic acid, trichloroacetic acid, chromic acid, hydrofluoric acid, trifluoracetic acid, and phenolic acid. Consolidate, remove and dispose of multi-component, non-halogenated, toxic liquid waste mixed with some organics. These wastes will include but not be limited to the following chemicals:� 2-mercaptoethanol, silver nitrate, tris(hydroxyethyl) aminomethane (aka Tris Buffer), guanidine hydrochloride, formaldehyde, and paraformaldehyde. Remove and dispose of waste oil-based paint material. Remove and dispose of 55 gallon drums of xylene waste and provide replacement 55 gallon drums accordingly. Remove and dispose of 55 gallon drum containing crushed mercury bulbs and provide replacement 55 gallon drum. All documentation of waste shipping, processing, and reporting the final disposition of wastes shall be in metric units of mass (kilograms) unless otherwise specified.� Wastes may be billed or invoiced in non-metric units such as pounds (U.S.). Reporting requirements: The Contractor shall provide Department Of Transportation (DOT) emergency response guide information in accordance with 49 CFR 172.602. The Contractor shall provide the 24 hour emergency phone number required by 49 CFR 172.604 and provide coverage of the number during periods when RML waste shipments are in transit to TSDFs. Container Contents Sheets:� The Contractor shall prepare a container contents sheet (CCS) for each container, lab pack and bulk, in the waste shipment.� The Contractor shall submit completed forms to the COR for review and signature along with the hazardous waste manifest.� The signed original of these forms shall accompany the shipment and copies submitted to the Program officer. Land disposal of RML wastes is not permissible. The Contractor shall prepare in accordance with 40 CFR 268.7, notification and certification forms, land disposal restrictions for all shipments of hazardous wastes. The Contractor must provide certificates of treatment, destruction, or recycling accounting for every container manifested from the RML. These documents must indicate the date, location, and tracking number for each shipped container. The Contractor shall use the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22) in accordance with EPA and State regulations. No later than 24 hours prior to a planned shipment of wastes, the Contractor shall deliver a complete set of shipping documents, including the LDR forms, to the Project Officer for review.� The Project Officer or designee will be available for signing manifests and other required shipping documents on the day of shipment during core business hours. Shipment Discrepancies: The Contractor shall notify the Program Officer immediately if a discrepancy occurs with a waste shipment and shall work with the TSDF and Program Officer to resolve any issues.� The proper manifest corrections shall be made on generator, and facility copies of the manifest. When discrepancies cannot be corrected on all manifest copies, the Contractor shall prepare manifest discrepancy letters for the review and signature of the Contracting Officer.� The Contractor shall ensure that the return copy of all manifests are delivered to the Project Officer, within the regulatory required time frame otherwise an exception report will have to be prepared and submitted to the appropriate regulatory authority. All spills or releases shall immediately be reported to the Program Officer. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, State and local laws, regulations, executive orders, resolutions, operating permits and licenses governing the management and transportation of hazardous wastes including but not limited to the following: DOT Regulations for Hazardous Materials - 49 CFR Parts 100-199 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations - 49 CFR Parts 382, 383, 390-397 EPA Regulations for Hazardous Waste - 40 CFR Montana State Regulations for Hazardous Waste Comprehensive Procurement Guideline for Federal Agencies - 40 CFR Part 247 Non-ozone Depleting Products - Section 613 of the Clean Air Act OSHA Hazardous Waste Regulations RML waste shall not be deep well injected. The definition of a well is codified in the UIC regulations at 40 CFR 144.3 Quoting instructions: Name and location of the Disposal Facility and locations are required to be submitted with quotation. A list of any excluded compounds, hazard classes, or EPA waste codes that will not be accepted for disposal. Past Performance history of the facilities federal and state regulatory compliance for the past 3 years. �A copy of all required licenses is required with quote submission, see below: Interstate/Intrastate transport licenses Place of Performance: NIH, 903 South 4th Street, Hamilton, MT, United States.� The government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order to the responsible contractor as a result of this RFQ that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein.� The award will be based on the following; technical capability to meet the requirements and price. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (June 2020) FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (FEB 2021) FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://www.sam.gov/ in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (Please ensure 52.209-2 -- Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation. (Nov 2015) is updated in your SAM record) FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements � Representation (Jan 2017) 52.204�26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (OCT 2020) *** Must complete representation if attached to this solicitation- see attachment 52.204-26 The following FAR contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (OCT 2018) FAR 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (JAN 2021) *The applicable subparagraphs of FAR52.212-5 are included in the attachment to this posting. FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020) HHSAR 352.222-70, Contractor Cooperation in Equal Employment Opportunity Investigations (December 2015) 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address:� http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation (www.sam.gov). Copies of the above-referenced provisions and clauses are available from http://www.acquisition.gov/far/loadmainre.html & http: //www.hhs.gov/regulation/index.html or, upon request, either by telephone or fax. Submission shall be received not later than May 27th, 2021 @ 3:00 MDT Offers may be e-mailed to Margaret Schott (E-Mail/ Margaret.schott@nih.gov). Offers shall include RFQ number in the subject line (RFQ-RML-2062986). Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f) All responsible sources may submit an offer that will be considered by this Agency.� Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to Margaret Schott @ margaret.schott@nih.gov.
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://beta.sam.gov/opp/4d266c487411410f9e8c659b089204a5/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Hamilton, MT 59840, USA

Zip Code: 59840

Country: USA
 

Record

SN06002345-F 20210516/210514230116 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

SAM.gov Link to This Notice
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