Chemical Waste Collection & Disposal GIMC

The Indian Health Service, Gallup Service Unit, published this Special Notice on April 10, 2026, for chemical waste collection and disposal services at Gallup Indian Medical Center (GIMC) in Gallup, New Mexico. The agency intends to award a sole source contract to Redhawk Group International for hazardous chemical waste management services. This is a civilian procurement under NAICS code 562116 (Hazardous Waste Collection) with a small business size standard of $22 million. The contracting action is being pursued under Federal Acquisition Regulation 12.102(a), which permits single-source procurement when circumstances warrant that only one source is reasonably available. The Special Notice does not constitute a request for quotations, and no formal solicitation will be issued unless the government determines competition is warranted based on responses received.

The primary objective of this procurement is to secure bi-monthly collection and disposal services for hazardous chemical waste and batteries generated by GIMC, ensuring compliance with EPA, state, and local regulations. The deadline for alternative sources to submit capability statements is April 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM MDT via email to the contracting officer. Submissions must be directed to Melissa Lake, Contract Specialist, at Melissa.Lake@ihs.gov, with the government retaining sole discretion to determine whether to proceed with a single-source award or conduct open competition. The contract will have a base period of 12 months plus four optional 12-month renewal years, commencing March 1, 2026, or upon award date. Any eligible contractor must demonstrate capability to provide EPA and DOT-compliant containers, transportation equipment, and compliance with current OSHA, state, and federal requirements for handling hazardous materials.