The USDAARS/Plains Area Grassland, Soil, and Water Research in Temple, TX is in need of hazardous waster removal and disposal. The contractor will need to properly identify each waste and a description of how it will be disposed of (either recycled/treated/landfilled), and a demonstration of the cost-effectiveness of each type of disposal for each specific waste. The contractor is to be responsible for proper packaging, labeling, and transportation from accumulation site to ultimate disposal. The contractor is to ensure the waste goes to a properly permitted site and that manifests and any other required documentation are provided to the location. The contractor is to ensure all hazardous waste is disposed of properly to avoid the possibility of a fine or penalty being assessed by the state or EPA. The contractor is responsible for any fines/penalties assessed due to state, local or federal laws being violated by the contractor. All documentation and reporting requirements for hazardous and toxic waste disposal is to be accomplished by the contractor, with copies provided. The contractor is responsible for the waste from the accumulation point until its ultimate disposal, including its proper handling, identification, transportation, packaging, labeling and paperwork required. THIS IS A TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. See the attached RFQ and Statement of Work for additional details. DELIVERY ADDRESS: USDA/ARS/PA Grassland, Soil, and Water Research 808 East Blackland Road Temple, TX 76502 In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by addressing all of the requirements in the Request for Quotation (RFQ). Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-24; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: 1) Reference the attached RFQ submission document section 2) Have an Active SAM.gov registration and complete the Representations in FAR 52.204-24; the Representation and Certification section should also be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. To be eligible to be put into consideration for award, ALL vendors who respond to this solicitation must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a current and active registration at the time their quote is submitted. A vendor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov). FAR clauses 52.211-6, 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document. Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document. The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance and price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote meets the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology. All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation by 4:00 p.m. Central Time, on or before October 31, 2023. Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award. Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award. The period of performance will end 03/31/2024.