SAM #Solicitation12318726Q1502

Removal, Transport, and Disposal of Compressed Gas Cylinders for USDA ARS PBARC

This opportunity from the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center (PBARC) in Hilo, Hawaii, seeks contractor services for hazardous material management. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center (PBARC) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the requirement is for specialized hazardous material contractors. - Products/Services Requested: - Removal, characterization (if necessary), transport, and disposal of three compressed gas cylinders with unknown contents - Line item: Removal, Characterization, Transportation, and Disposal of Unknown Compressed Gas Cylinders (Part Number: 0001, Quantity: 3) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Cylinder caps are corroded and stuck; specialized hydraulic equipment is required for safe removal and valve replacement - Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, permits, and technical expertise - Compliance with federal, state, and local hazardous material regulations is mandatory - Documentation of disposal and transportation is required - Set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) - No specific products, part numbers, or OEMs are listed; the focus is on technical hazardous material services.

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 that will be issued.  Quotations are being requested, and separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 12318726Q1502 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for ARS Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541620, Environmental Consulting Services.  The small business size standard is $19 mil  This acquisition is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center (PBARC), Hilo, Hawaii, requires contractor services to safely remove, characterize (if necessary), transport, and dispose of three (3) compressed gas cylinders with unknown contents (see Figure 1). The cylinders are legacy materials located in a USDA storage building and are no longer required for research operations.

Note: The removable steel cylinder caps have become corroded and stuck, making them difficult to remove. Since shipping regulations require tank valves to be accessible, specialized hydraulic equipment may be needed to detach the caps and replace the valves safely.  Because the identity and condition of the gases cannot be confirmed by the Government, the contractor shall provide all technical expertise necessary to safely identify (when required), package, transport, and dispose of the cylinders in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. 

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