Chemical and Low Level Radioactive Waste, Collection, Minimization, and Disposal Service

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to award a short-term, non-competitive sole source Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Clean Venture for comprehensive chemical, radioactive, and mixed waste collection and management services. This action, identified under solicitation number NIHOD2016111, is authorized under FAR 6.302-1 as a bridge to ensure uninterrupted services while the government re-competes the requirement under full and open competitive procedures. The contract is anticipated to begin on or about October 1, 2016, for a total performance period of 12 months, with an initial fixed-price task order issued at the time of award.

The scope of work involves the collection, minimization, and disposal of chemical and low-level radioactive waste at the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland, and approximately 27 off-campus facilities throughout the state. This requirement falls under NAICS code 562112 for Hazardous Waste Collection and PSC code R. The procurement is designated as a sole source award to Clean Venture, and the response deadline for this pre-solicitation notice is July 27, 2016.

Contracting activities are managed by point of contact Louis A. Kuta, Sr. The official notice, published on July 21, 2016, includes one attachment titled NOI-NIHOC2016111_Chemical_Waste_Services.pdf. All services will be performed within the Bethesda, Maryland, area and associated regional satellite facilities.