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.

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