Sources Sought - CRSU Medical, Biohazardous, and Pharmaceutical Waste Pick-Up & Disposal Services

The Indian Health Service (IHS), Colorado River Service Unit (CRSU), is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors for medical, biohazardous, and pharmaceutical waste pick-up and disposal services at Parker Indian Hospital in Parker, Arizona. This Sources Sought notice is issued solely for market research purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation or commitment to procure services. The contractor must provide comprehensive waste management services including weekly medical waste pickups, annual pharmaceutical waste mail-back disposal, compliant waste containers, transportation to authorized disposal facilities, manifests and certificates of destruction, and annual DOT and hazardous materials training to at least 20 CRSU staff members. All services must comply with applicable federal, state, tribal, and IHS regulations, including DOT, OSHA, and EPA requirements, with drivers required to maintain HazMat endorsements and proper permits. Responses are due by January 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST, and must include detailed company information, capability statements, contact details, business category, and manufacturer documentation to allow the government to assess market interest and make appropriate acquisition decisions.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE), requiring that offerors be at least 51% owned by Indians, Federally Recognized Indian Tribes, or Alaska Native Corporations, with management controlled by Indians. No incumbent contractor or budget range is identified in the notice. The contract structure includes a base year of 12 months with up to four additional one-year option periods, totaling a potential five-year engagement. Service requirements specify weekly pickups of approximately 5-6 containers of 44-45 gallons each for medical waste and four 5-gallon containers annually for pharmaceutical waste mail-back disposal. Respondents must register in the System of Award Management (SAM) and complete the IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form, certifying their eligibility and ownership status at the time of offer, at contract award, and throughout the entire contract performance period.