Attachment 5 - Questions and Responses.docx
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- Solicitation number
- 75H71326Q00036
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This file is a Questions and Responses document (Attachment 5) issued as part of Amendment 2 to the combined synopsis/solicitation for Solicitation No. 75H71326Q00036.
The document does not contain specific product or service requirements beyond what is detailed in the base solicitation. Rather, it serves as a reference attachment that addresses inquiries submitted by interested vendors regarding the Medical Waste Disposal Services RFQ for the Indian Health Service, Portland Area Office, Western Oregon Service Unit in Salem, Oregon. The Questions and Responses attachment clarifies aspects of the solicitation for prospective bidders and was issued in conjunction with an update to the quotation submission email address (PORAOAcquisition@ihs.gov). Key solicitation parameters remain: firm-fixed-price commercial services contract with a 12-month base period and four optional 12-month renewal periods; ISBEE set-aside under the Buy Indian Act; quotation due date of June 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time; place of performance at Chemawa Indian Health Center, 3750 Chemawa Road NE, Salem, Oregon 97305; and required services including regulated medical waste collection and disposal, compliant containers and liners, secure biohazardous waste storage cabinet, monthly pickups with one additional high-volume pickup annually, transportation, treatment/disposal, manifests, and disposal documentation.
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| Attachment 1 - Schedule of Items.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 - Performance Work Statement.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 4 - Wage Determination 2015-5573 Rev. 28.pdf | ||
| Attachment 3 - IHS IEE Representation Form.pdf |
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE
Indian Health Service Portland Area Office 1414 NW Northrup St, Suite 800 Portland, OR 97209
MEMORANDUM
| Date: | May 26, 2026 |
| From: | Jacob Blalock, Purchasing Agent |
Subject: Questions and Answers – 75H71326Q00036 Solicitation To: All Concerned Parties, Contract File
The following is a list of questions received regarding subject solicitation with responses:
1. In regard to Notice ID 75H71326Q00036 for Western Oregon Service Unit Medical Waste Disposal, the requirement is set aside as ISBEE. The area of performance is in a franchised area, and the franchise holder is not ISBEE. Furthermore, there is not a company that provides this service in that area that is ISBEE. Is there a way to open this to small business and not ISBEE? Or is there a way to fast-track it and award it to the local franchised hauler, as legally no one else can pick it up?
Response: Solicitation No. 75H71326Q00036 is issued as an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise set-aside under the Buy Indian Act. The Government will evaluate any quotations received in accordance with the solicitation. Prospective quoters are responsible for ensuring they can meet all solicitation requirements, including eligibility under the stated set-aside and compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, and local requirements necessary to lawfully perform medical waste disposal services at 3750 Chemawa Road NE, Salem, Oregon 97305. This includes any required franchise, license, permit, authorization, or approved subcontracting arrangement. The Government cannot commit to any alternative acquisition approach outside the formal solicitation process. If the Government changes the solicitation, set-aside status, closing date, or acquisition approach, the change will be communicated through an official amendment or notice.
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