Sources Sought - Hazardous waste collection services Ak-Chin Community Health Center

The Indian Health Service (IHS) within the Department of Health and Human Services has issued a sources sought notice for hazardous waste collection services at the Ak-Chin Community Health Center located at 48203 W Farrell Road, Maricopa, Arizona. The contractor must provide comprehensive hazardous waste management services including all supervision, personnel, materials, containers, tools, and training necessary for the safe removal, transportation, and disposal of regulated medical waste in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The regulated medical waste encompasses isolation waste, cultures and stocks of infectious agents, human blood and blood products, pathological waste, contaminated sharps, laboratory waste, discarded dressings, contaminated linens, expired sample drugs, and bio-hazardous waste. This procurement falls under NAICS code 562112 for Hazardous Waste Collection services. Interested firms must submit detailed responses by July 3, 2025, including company information, contact details, contract numbers, tax identification, business category documentation, capability statements, and manufacturer documentation, though pricing information is strictly prohibited as this is market research only.

This procurement is designated as a Buy Indian set-aside, specifically targeting Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) or Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) under the Buy Indian Act, with priority given to these business categories. Respondents must self-certify their eligibility using the IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation form and identify the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Corporation supporting their IEE status. The solicitation emphasizes that firms must maintain their IEE status throughout the entire contract performance period, from offer through contract completion. Companies must also be registered in the System of Award Management (SAM), and Contracting Officers may request additional documentation to verify eligibility for set-aside or sole source contracts. The notice does not specify contract values, quantities, or performance timelines, as this is solely market research to determine industry capabilities and compliance with Buy Indian Act requirements. No incumbent contractor information or budget ranges are provided in the sources sought documentation.