(Buy-Indian) Sources Sought: PIMC - Hazardous Waste Collection

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is conducting market research to identify potential Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises capable of providing hazardous waste collection services for the Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC) in Phoenix, Arizona. The sources sought notice seeks contractors who can handle comprehensive waste collection, transportation, and disposal across multiple waste streams including universal, laboratory, pharmaceutical, and chemical waste. Potential contractors must possess a DOT hazardous material safety permit, demonstrate at least five years of medical center hazardous waste disposal experience, and provide qualified field service engineers. Respondents are required to complete an IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form, self-certify eligibility, and be registered in the Systems for Award Management (SAM). The response deadline is April 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM MST, with interested parties required to submit a detailed capability statement and supporting documentation.

The procurement is specifically set aside under the Buy Indian Act for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises, requiring at least 51% Indian ownership throughout the contract period. The contract will cover a base year from October 11, 2025 to October 10, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods potentially extending through October 10, 2030. The estimated contract value is approximately $47 million, covering services for a 1.2 million square foot campus with a 127-bed hospital serving approximately 140,000 Native Americans. Contractors must maintain $1-2 million in general liability insurance and demonstrate strict compliance with EPA and DOT regulations. The solicitation emphasizes comprehensive waste management capabilities, including proper packaging, manifest documentation, and emergency response within 72 hours.