Biohazard Waste Removal Services Homestead ARB

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To procure services for the pick-up and disposal of medical waste generated by the 482ND Medical Squadron at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida.

• Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, supplies, and equipment for medical waste removal and disposal.

• Services include collection, transport, treatment, and disposal of regulated medical waste.

• Scheduled pick-ups are once per month for Building 347 Biohazard Waste Storage.

• Emergency pick-ups are available as needed.

• All pick-up times to be coordinated with the end customer.

• Contractor must provide appropriate collection, storage, and shipping containers (preferred: 33-gallon capacity Medium Corrugated box).

• Containers must meet standards for occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and be labeled with appropriate regulatory markings.

• Waste must be packaged in accordance with 49 CFR Part 173.

• Contractor must provide a copy of the medical waste tracking form and certificate of destruction for each shipment.

• Containers must be marked with DOT Infectious Waste Substance label or OSHA biohazard marking.

• Waste to be transported via sealed truck to an EPA-approved disposal site.

• Waste must be destroyed in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

• Contractor must sign the manifest prior to departure and provide a copy to the 482nd Medical Squadron.

• Certificate of disposal must be provided within 45 days of waste pick-up, including specific shipment details.

• Contractor representatives must contact authorized personnel before and after service calls.

• Pick-ups are scheduled between 0730 and 1600 on pre-designated dates.

• Contractor is responsible for all applicable laws, regulations, and rules governing regulated medical waste.

• Contractor shall submit monthly invoices calculated at a firm fixed price per pick-up.

• Contractor is held professionally liable for errors and/or omissions.

• Compliance with Air Force safety standards, AFI 91-202, AFMAN91-203, AFI 91-207, and OSHA standards is required.

• Certificates of destruction must be provided within 45 days.

• Invoices must be received no later than five days after pick-up.

• Place of Performance: 482ND Medical Squadron, 12749 Elmendorf St., Bldg 347, Homestead ARB, FL 33039-1299.

• The company must have been in the medical waste disposal business for a minimum of the past two years.

• Containers must be serialized, and serial numbers and pick-up dates must appear on tracking forms.

• Government will provide secure storage space for containers.

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is for market research purposes to identify potentially qualified contractors for Biohazard Waste Removal services at Homestead ARB, FL. It is not a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. The government aims to determine the feasibility of setting aside the future requirement for competition among small businesses.

The government is seeking firms capable of providing comprehensive Biohazard Waste Removal services. A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached, outlining the specific services required. Responding companies must be able to support all areas of the PWS; partial responses will not be accepted.

• NAICS Code: 562112 (Hazardous Waste Collection Services)
• Small Business Size Standard: $47 million in annual gross receipts

Interested parties must submit a Capabilities Statement addressing:

1. Company name, address, POC, phone, and email.
2. Business type (e.g., small, large, woman-owned, HubZone) and size classification under NAICS 562112.
3. CAGE code (if registered in SAM.gov).
4. GSA Schedule Number (if applicable).
5. Evidence of full capability to provide ALL required services, including any relevant supporting information.

• Deadline: 9:00 AM (EST) on March 23, 2026.

• Submission Method: Email to nika.salemi.2@us.af.mil.

• Subject Line: "Sources Sought – Biohazard Waste Removal Services, Homestead, FL"

• Feedback on the draft PWS is welcome and encouraged.

• Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) is required prior to any future contract award.

• Information submitted will be used for acquisition strategy and market research and will not be disclosed outside the agency.