NIOSH Hazardous Waste Services

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.