Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q0794
USDA Seeks One-Time Cesium-137 Radioactive Source Disposal at Kearneysville, WV
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
June 15, 2026
Respond By
June 22, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q0794
NAICS
562211, 562910, 562998
This opportunity involves the USDA National Center for Cool and Cold Water Aquaculture seeking a contractor for the safe removal and disposal of a Cesium-137 radioactive source at its Kearneysville, WV facility. - Government Buyer: - Agency: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Sub-agency: National Center for Cool and Cold Water Aquaculture - Office: NEA Cool and Cold Water Aquaculture - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Products/Services Requested: - One-time removal, transportation, and compliant disposal of a Cesium-137 radioactive source - Includes packaging, labeling, manifesting, documentation, spill cleanup, and final treatment/disposal at permitted facilities - Quantity: 1 job/service - No product part numbers specified - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations for radioactive material handling and disposal - Complete audit trail and documentation required until final disposal - Contractor responsible for safety, spill cleanup, and regulatory reporting - Award based on best value (technical approach, price, past performance) - Small business set-aside under NAICS 562211 - Service to be performed during normal business hours, one-time event - Delivery is FOB destination
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0794 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Radioactive Waste Disposal.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 562211. The small business size standard is $47 million. All responsible small businesses may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. Please note that FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, applies to this solicitation.