Active Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is seeking qualified businesses for hazardous waste disposal services across multiple locations. This Sources Sought Notice aims to gather information for market research and does not constitute a solicitation. Interested firms should submit capability statements by May 1, 2026.
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
Hazardous Waste Disposal Services
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Cincinnati, OH – Morgantown, WV – Pittsburgh, PA – Spokane, WA
1. PURPOSE
This is a Sources Sought Notice issued solely for market research to determine the availability of qualified small or large business concerns capable of performing hazardous and toxic waste disposal services for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). This is not a solicitation and no award will be made from this notice.
NIOSH will use the information received to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy, including potential set‑asides.
2. BACKGROUND
NIOSH operates four basic science research facilities located in:
Cincinnati, OH
Morgantown, WV
Pittsburgh, PA
Spokane, WA
All facilities are classified as Small Quantity Generators (SQG) under EPA regulations, each generating between 200–2,200 pounds of hazardous waste per month (1). Estimated average monthly quantities include:
Spokane: 50 lbs
Pittsburgh: 150 lbs
Cincinnati: 100 lbs
Morgantown: 500 lbs (1)
NIOSH manages approximately 10,000 different chemicals in small quantities and requires hazardous waste pickup quarterly at all locations (1).
3. SCOPE OF WORK
NIOSH seeks a contractor capable of providing comprehensive hazardous waste management, including but not limited to (1):
A. Waste Types
The waste stream includes:
Hazardous chemical waste
Flammable liquids and solids
Inorganic and organic acids/bases
Oxidizers
Metals (solids & powders)
U‑listed and P‑listed waste
Peroxides and reactive waste
Mercury compounds
Gas cylinders (approx. 103L)
Dioxins, PCBs
Aerosols
Formaldehyde‑containing tissue
Small quantities of explosives
Paints
Waste oils
Universal waste (batteries, pesticides, lamps, aerosol cans)
Additional waste (charcoal filters, aqueous waste)
B. Required Services
Contractor responsibilities include:
Pickup, transportation, packaging (including lab packing), labeling, analysis, documentation, and disposal of hazardous waste
Compliance with all Federal, state, and local regulations including RCRA, TSCA, OSHA, DOT (49 CFR 100–199)
Creation and management of Hazardous Waste Manifests (paper, electronic, and hybrid formats)
Spill response, cleanup, and reporting
Personnel training, proper PPE, and safe operations
Ensuring waste is transported only to properly permitted facilities
Providing certificates of final treatment/disposal demonstrating compliance with 40 CFR 261, 264/265, and applicable state requirements
The contractor shall supply all personnel, materials, equipment, and documentation necessary for safe, compliant waste handling.
4. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
Base Period: 1 Year
Option Period 1:1 Year
5. NAICS CODE & SIZE STANDARD
NIOSH anticipates using the following NAICS code:
NAICS 562211 – Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
Size standard: $47M
Respondents may suggest alternative NAICS if appropriate.
6. REQUESTED RESPONSES
Interested firms should submit a capability statement of no more than 10 pages, addressing:
Company name, address, UEI, and point of contact information
Business size and type (Small Business, 8(a), SDVOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, etc.)
Demonstrated experience performing hazardous waste disposal and lab‑pack services of similar size, scope, and complexity
Permits, licenses, and certifications, including DOT, EPA, and state approvals
Description of transportation and disposal facilities
Ability to meet quarterly pickup requirements across multiple geographic locations
Safety programs, spill response capability, and personnel training
Any existing government contracts providing similar services
7. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Responses should be submitted electronically via email to:
Brad Edwards @xsw3@cdc.gov
Subject line: Sources Sought – NIOSH Hazardous Waste Disposal Services
Responses due: 1 May 2026
Late submissions may not be reviewed.
No phone inquiries will be accepted.
8. DISCLAIMER
This notice is for market research only.
It does not commit the Government to any acquisition.
No reimbursement will be provided for responding to this notice.
NIOSH HAZARDOUS WASTE SERVICES is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.
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