Sources Sought - Bio-hazard and Hazardous Pharmaceutical Waste Retrieval and Disposal Services

The Indian Health Service is preparing to procure biohazard and hazardous pharmaceutical waste collection, transportation, and disposal services for the Whiteriver Service Unit with a response deadline of May 11, 2026, under an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise set-aside.

This Sources Sought notice is for market research purposes and seeks qualified vendors to provide routine and on-demand waste pickup and disposal services including infectious waste, trace chemotherapeutic waste, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and non-RCRA pharmaceutical waste in full compliance with applicable federal, tribal, state, EPA, and OSHA regulations. Place of performance is Whiteriver, Arizona. The anticipated contract term is five years (base year plus four option years) with weekly pickups of approximately 22 containers (44–45 gallons total) scheduled between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM on federal workdays, four annual pharmaceutical waste pickups (up to 150 pounds annually), and twice-yearly pharmacy formulary characterization.

Responses must demonstrate capability in hazardous waste management, include company name, point of contact information, DUNS number or SAM Unique Entity Identifier, tax ID, business classification as Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) or Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE), a capability statement, and manufacturer authorization documentation. Offerors must complete the IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form to self-certify eligibility and identify the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation supporting their IEE status and must be registered in SAM with current electronic representations and certifications per FAR 4.12 prior to submission. Contact Minkyu Kim at minkyu.kim@ihs.gov or Neva R Nashio at 928-338-3661 or neva.nashio@ihs.gov.