How to bid on Hazardous Waste Pickup at Laurel Campus for USGS

What the agency is buying

The U.S. Geological Survey needs hazardous waste pickup and disposal services at its Laurel Campus. This includes the removal of PFAS bio waste that has already been collected and bagged. The project also involves testing 80 soil samples from 15 bird pens for PFAS contamination. If contamination levels are too high, the work will include excavating and disposing of the contaminated soil.

The period of performance for this contract is 84 days after the award date. This is a good opportunity for small businesses specializing in environmental cleanup and waste management.

Key dates and deadlines

The deadline to submit your quote is August 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific time. Quotes must be emailed to the contracting officer by this time. Faxed quotes will not be accepted.

A second site visit is scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time. Contractors are strongly encouraged to attend this visit to understand the scope of work fully. The anticipated contract award date is July 29, 2026.

Who this opportunity suits

This solicitation is set aside 100% for small businesses. The relevant NAICS code is 562112, which covers Hazardous Waste Collection. The size standard for this NAICS code is $47.0 million.

Firms with experience in hazardous waste characterization, packaging, labeling, documentation, and disposal, especially with PFAS waste, are well-suited for this opportunity. Experience with soil sampling and excavation of contaminated materials is also important.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, click the “View original source” link. If you land on the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents, though this is not always required.

Once you have reviewed all documents, including the Statement of Work Attachment 2, Amendment 0002, and attachments 4, 5, 6, and 7, prepare your quote. Email your completed quote to [email protected] by the deadline. Ensure your company is registered at SAM.gov to be eligible for award.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review all amendments, especially Amendment 0002, which extends the closing date and adds important FAR clauses. Also, pay close attention to the updated Statement of Work (Attachment 5) and the revised Schedule of Items (Attachment 7).

Attending the site visit on July 30, 2026, is highly recommended. This will give you a direct understanding of the site conditions and allow you to ask questions. Remember to email Dayna Parkin or Tim Saucier with attendee names, emails, and phone numbers at least 24 hours before the visit.

Ensure your quote clearly addresses all aspects of the Statement of Work, including waste characterization, packaging, documentation, PFAS soil testing, and potential excavation. Provide a detailed breakdown of your proposed approach and costs for each line item, especially the updated 80 samples for bird pens.