Solid Waste, Sharps, and Regulated Medical Waste Removal Services

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Solicitation number
75H71526Q00014
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Indian Economic Enterprise

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
562112 Hazardous Waste Collection
Place of performance
Charles City, Virginia 23030, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service is seeking qualified contractors to provide solid waste removal, sharps disposal, and regulated medical waste management services for the Mid Atlantic Tribal Health Center in Charles City, Virginia. The contractor must supply all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, permits, and supplies to perform weekly solid waste removal using an 8-yard dumpster and monthly sharps and regulated medical waste pickups with curbside drop box service. All work must comply with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and applicable state and tribal regulations, with comprehensive documentation, manifesting, and recordkeeping for all regulated waste streams. The procurement is issued as a Sources Sought Notice for market research and planning purposes only, and no contract will be awarded from this notice; responses will inform the government's acquisition strategy and potential set-aside determinations. The notice was posted on February 26, 2026, with a response due date of March 6, 2026.

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for Indian Economic Enterprises as defined under the Buy Indian Act and HHSAR 326.601, requiring vendors to demonstrate 51 percent Indian ownership and maintain eligibility throughout offer submission, contract award, and the full performance period. The applicable NAICS code is 562112 (Hazardous Waste Collection) with a small business size standard of $47.0 million. No incumbent contractor information or specific award value has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. Prospective offerors must submit the IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form as self-certification of eligibility and must register with the System of Award Management (SAM) prior to contract award, with false or misleading information subject to penalties under federal statute.

Notice text

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Solid Waste, Sharps, and Regulated Medical Waste Removal Services
Mid Atlantic Tribal Health Center
2401 Roxbury Road, Charles City, VA 23030

1. Purpose of This Notice

This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for market research and planning purposes to determine the availability and identify qualified contractors capable of providing solid waste removal, sharps disposal, and regulated medical waste management services for the Mid Atlantic Tribal Health Center (MATHC). And meet the definition of an “Indian Economic Enterprise” (HHSAR 326.601), and also/or sources that meet the small business size standards under the associated NAICS.

This is not a solicitation, request for quote (RFQ), or request for proposal (RFP). No contract will be awarded from this notice. Responses will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy, including potential set‑asides.

2. Background

The Mid Atlantic Tribal Health Center is a two‑story healthcare facility with over 25,000 square feet of clinical and administrative space. The facility requires recurring solid waste removal, sharps disposal, and regulated medical waste management services in compliance with all Federal, State, local, and tribal regulations.

3. NAICS Code & Size Standard

The anticipated NAICS code is:

  • NAICS 562112 – Hazardous Waste Collection
    Size Standard: $47.0M

4. Description of Required Services

The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, permits, and supplies necessary to perform:

  • Weekly solid waste removal using a contractor‑provided 8‑yard dumpster
  • Monthly sharps and regulated medical waste pickup, including curbside sharps drop box waste
  • Transportation and disposal in accordance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and State requirements
  • Documentation, manifesting, and recordkeeping for all regulated waste streams
  • Provision of compliant containers, transport bins, and biohazard‑labeled equipment

5. Contractor Capability Statement Requirements

Interested parties shall submit a Capability Statement that includes, at minimum:

5.1 Company Information

  • Company name
  • UEI number
  • CAGE code
  • Business address
  • Point of contact (name, phone, email)
  • Business size/status (Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, Indian Economic Enterprise, etc.)

5.2 Technical Capability

  • Demonstrated experience performing solid waste, sharps, and regulated medical waste services
  • Description of equipment, containers, and transport vehicles used
  • Description of compliance with DOT, OSHA, EPA, and State medical waste regulations
  • Copies or descriptions of required permits (e.g., Medical Waste Treatment Facility Permit)

5.3 Past Performance

  • Up to three (3) recent and relevant contracts of similar scope
  • Contract numbers, dollar values, periods of performance, and points of contact

5.4 Capacity

  • Ability to meet weekly and monthly pickup schedules
  • Ability to support emergency pickups
  • Geographic service capability for Charles City, Virginia

6. Submission Instructions

Responses shall be submitted via email in PDF format and must include the subject line:

“Sources Sought Response – Solid Waste & Medical Waste Services – MATHC”

Due Date: March 6, 2026

Responses are requested no later than 1:30 pm

Submission Email: donna.harjo@ihs.gov

Late submissions may not be considered.

7. Disclaimer

This notice is for informational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment by the Government. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with responding to this notice.

No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in responses.

Files

File Type Posted
IHS-IEE-Representation-Form_.pdf PDF

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
Solid and Medical Waste Pick Up Latest solicitation Solicitation
This notice Original Pre-Solicitation

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