Biohazardous Medical Waste Disposal
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The 55th Contracting Squadron is conducting a Sources Sought effort to identify qualified contractors for Biohazardous Medical Waste Disposal services for the 55th Medical Group at Offutt AFB, NE. This requirement includes the pickup, transportation, and disposal of packaged medical waste. Responses are due by February 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks services for the 55th Medical Group, specifically the Ehrling Bergquist Clinic and the Veterinary Clinic, at Offutt AFB, Nebraska. The contractor will be responsible for providing all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision necessary for comprehensive medical waste management. Key requirements include:
- Adherence to federal, state, and local laws, as well as DOD/Air Force regulations.
- Contractor must be a Nebraska registered/permitted medical waste hauler with a minimum of two years in the business.
- Disposal methods must be incineration or an approved regulated medical waste disposal method (e.g., autoclave/pulverize, microwave/pulverize), with treated waste sent to an approved landfill.
- Provision of specific types of containers: clean, disinfected, rigid, puncture-resistant, leak-proof, moisture-impervious, and DOT-approved biohazard waste containers.
- Transport vehicles must be state-licensed and marked/placarded according to federal and state regulations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: February 19, 2026, 22:30 UTC
- Published: February 4, 2026, 17:48:51 UTC
- Product Service Code: S222 (Waste Treatment And Storage)
- Place of Performance: St Columbans, NE 68113
Performance Standards & Deliverables
- Routine pick-up schedule: Fridays at Ehrling Bergquist Clinic (0730-1600), bi-monthly at the Veterinary Clinic.
- Emergency/contingency collection services as required.
- Provide an invoice/certificate of disposal within 45 days of waste pick-up.
- Provide certifications for scales used for weighing waste and their calibration frequency within 30 days of service commencement.
- Contractor employees must present a neat appearance, be easily recognized (company clothing or badges), and be trained in handling medical waste and spill procedures.
Special Requirements
- Compliance with OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations.
- Prohibition of employing individuals who would create a conflict of interest.
- Contractor is responsible for safeguarding government property and key control.
- Strict adherence to safety standards, including speed limits, seatbelt use, and no-smoking policies.
Contact Information
- Primary: SSgt Jake Freligh (jake.freligh@us.af.mil, 4022325931)
- Secondary: Tyler Imhoff (tyler.imhoff.1@us.af.mil, 4022716005)