Sources Sought for Removal and Destruction of Medical Gowns, Nitrile Gloves, and Disposable Masks

The Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration is seeking sources for the removal and destruction of medical protective equipment, specifically isolation gowns, nitrile gloves, and surgical masks from a facility located in North East, Maryland. The pre-solicitation notice indicates approximately 43 truckloads of medical supplies will require comprehensive removal and certified destruction services. The solicitation falls under the Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators NAICS category (562213), suggesting specialized disposal capabilities will be critical for successful bidders. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, potential contractors will likely need to demonstrate expertise in medical waste handling, transportation logistics, and secure destruction processes. The opportunity was posted on May 13, 2025, with responses due by May 23, 2025, providing a relatively short 10-day window for interested vendors to prepare and submit their capabilities.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, meaning the opportunity appears open to all qualified vendors. The facility in North East, Maryland is equipped with loading docks and material handling equipment (MHE), which may streamline the removal and disposal process for contractors. No specific award value or budget range is explicitly stated in the notice, though the scale of 43 truckloads suggests a potentially significant contract opportunity. The geographic specificity and specialized nature of the disposal requirements narrow the field of potential qualified contractors. Interested vendors will need to carefully assess their capabilities in medical waste removal, transportation, and certified destruction to determine their suitability for this federal contract opportunity.