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

NIST requires hazardous and non-hazardous chemical waste disposal and emergency response support for its facilities in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and Boulder, Colorado. The scope includes waste collection, packaging, manifesting, and transportation across more than 1,000 research laboratories and a broadcast facility in Fort Collins. This solicitation, 1333ND26QNB150176, will result in a hybrid Fixed-Rate Time and Materials contract. Key requirements include a four-hour emergency response window for the Gaithersburg site and contractor-operated Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities. Evaluation will be based on a tradeoff process, incorporating specific Go/No-Go criteria for licensing and geographic proximity. This solicitation for a hybrid Fixed-Rate Time and Materials contract covers 16 task areas for waste management and disposal. Contractors must use their own EPA-licensed facilities and meet specific geographic requirements. The evaluation uses a tradeoff methodology with initial Go/No-Go filters for technical compliance. Emergency response for the Gaithersburg site requires arrival within four hours. The pricing structure includes labor, transportation, and materials for various waste streams. The package includes the SOW, pricing templates, and wage determinations. NIST requires chemical waste management and emergency response at its campuses in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and Boulder, Colorado, plus a facility in Fort Collins. The contractor manages the full waste lifecycle, including collection from satellite areas, characterization, packaging, and disposal at contractor-owned facilities. The Gaithersburg site has over 1,000 labs, while the Boulder site includes 23 buildings.