This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals or Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate. NAICS Code: 562112 Hazardous Waste Collection NAICS Size Standard: $47.0 Million Subject: Sources Sought for hazmat PFAS bio-waste removal to the USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center located at 12100 Beech Forest Road, Laurel, MD, 20708. Request for Information Closing Response Date: Wednesday June 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM eastern time. Contact Point: Dayna Parkin, dayna_parkin@ios.doi.gov Objective: To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed below. Not that the specific requirements are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation. Specifications: The US Geological Survey (USGS), Eastern Ecological Science Center at Patuxent Research Refuge, 12100 Beech Forest Road, Laurel, MD has a requirement to have hazardous waste removed from the center. Services include analyses, fate determination, manifesting and documentation, excavation, pick-up, transportation, labeling, and audit trails until ultimate treatment or disposal. These services include waste characterization, supplies and packaging, labeling and documentation, technical support, licenses and permits, insurance, and disposition. Items that will be collected in appropriate containers upon request. Some of the PFAS bio-waste has been collected and currently in large trash bags ready for disposal. This site also contains 15 bird pens, each approximately 8 ft. x 50 ft., which require PFAS testing of the substrate and possible excavation and disposal based on the results of the analyses. A sampling grid and collecting approximately 5 samples per pen (75 total) to determine contamination levels. 5 Samples will be taken from each pen from 5 separate holes. The samples will be taken to a depth of 6" Below Ground Surface (BGS). The grid will be staggered, with the first sampled being taken approximately…