Chemical Waste Pickup- Poplarville, MS

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, serving as the sole solicitation for chemical waste pickup services for the USDA-ARS in Poplarville, MS. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Provision of lab packing services for chemical waste removal.

• All chemicals are located in the Dirty Lab room at 810 Hwy 26 West Poplarville, MS 39470.

• Anticipated award type: Firm-fixed price requirements contract.

• Submission Deadline: Questions due by March 12, 2026, 4:00 PM Central Time. Offerors must hold prices for 90 calendar days.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest price technically acceptable. Evaluation will consider Price, Technical Acceptability, and Past Performance.

• Technical Acceptability: Rated "acceptable" or "unacceptable" based on the offeror's ability to provide a sound and compliant approach. Requires a detailed explanation of how the offeror will accomplish the SOW requirements.

• Past Performance: Evaluated as "Acceptable," "Neutral," or "Unacceptable" based on prior contract performance.

• Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to jessica.pacheco@usda.gov. Include pricing, signatures, SAM Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and acknowledgement of amendments (SF-30).

• Technical Package: Must include company capability, technical and management approach, and experience with similar services in the last five years (including scope, dollar value, period of performance, location, and contact information).

• Set-aside for small business concerns.

• Applicable North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code: 562211.

• Small business size standard: $47.0M.

• Active registration at SAM.gov is required.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR and AGAR clauses by reference. Full text is available at www.acquisition.gov.

• "Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions" contains applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.

• Personal Identity Verification (PIV) requirements apply to contractor employees.

• Information on filing agency protests is provided.

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

To procure lab packing services for chemical waste removal for the USDA, ARS, Thad Cochran Southern Horticultural Laboratory in Poplarville, MS.

• Provide lab packing services for chemical waste removal.

• Chemicals are located in Dirty Lab room at 810 Hwy 26 West, Poplarville, MS 39470.

• Pickup date to be agreed upon between contractor and the location.

• Proper handling of biologically contaminated waste to ensure public health and environmental protection.

• Proper licensing and permits for transporting and disposing of hazardous materials.

• Expertise in hazardous substance categorization with compliance training.

• Proper transportation according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations for hazardous waste.

• Pickup must be scheduled within two weeks of the award date.

• Pickup must occur within 60 days of the award date.

• Place of Performance: 810 Hwy 26 West, Poplarville, MS 39470, Field Lab Room#197.

• Proof of employment with a Chemical Waste Pickup Facility is required.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT" for the State of Mississippi, specifically for the Mississippi Counties of George and Pearl River. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act (SCA).

• Lists numerous occupational codes and titles, ranging from administrative support and clerical to health, information technology, and maintenance occupations.
• Specifies the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Indicates that "Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing."
• Includes notes on Executive Orders (EO) 13706 and 13658, detailing paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors.
• Outlines general benefits such as vacation and paid holidays.
• Provides information on hazardous pay differentials and uniform allowances.
• Details the conformance process for additional classifications and wage rates not listed.

This document is crucial for bidders responding to solicitations covered by the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum labor costs that must be factored into proposals, ensuring compliance with federal wage and benefit requirements for service contracts. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these determinations for all listed occupations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a list of chemicals and their associated quantities and storage containers. It appears to be a chemical inventory or a list of materials required for a specific process or experiment.

• Chemical Name
• Amount (e.g., liters, grams, ml)
• Notes on container type and specific details (e.g., brand, size, condition)

Bidders may need to review this list to understand the types and quantities of chemicals involved in the opportunity. This information could be relevant for:

• Assessing safety and handling requirements.
• Determining potential disposal needs.
• Understanding the scope of materials management or laboratory support services required.