Biomedical Waste Disposal

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the Biomedical Waste Collection, Removal and Disposal Service solicitation (M67004-26-Q-0012). It also includes an update on the proposal due date.

• Due Date Extension: The proposal due date has been extended to May 4, 2026, at 04:00 p.m. (EST).
• Incumbent Contractor: The incumbent is Trilogy Med Waste SE-Jacksonville, Florida, under contract number M6700421P1018.
• Sharps Containers: Two sharps containers are currently utilized: one at HSE Building 151 and one at Building 100. No cabinets are required for these containers.
• Service Scope: Vendors are required to remove and replace containers containing biomedical waste, as per PWS Section 5.1.2. Locations are Bldg. 151 (Nurses Room, monthly) and Bldg. 100 (as needed).
• Site Visit: A site visit is not available or recommended.
• Waste Generation: The contractor shall supply 20-gallon bags for Site 1 and 10-gallon bags for Site 2.
• Pickup Frequency: Site 1 (Building 151) pickups are monthly. Site 2 (Building 100) pickups are scheduled as needed (no more than 4 per year).
• Base Access: Contractors require a background check, valid driver's license or state ID, current vehicle registration, and insurance. Failure to comply will result in base access denial. Commercial pickups require site scheduling and manifest prior to arrival.
• Site 2 Pickups: There have been no "as-needed" pickups for Site 2 in the past 12 months.
• Subcontracting: Subcontracting is permitted, with the prime contractor responsible for subcontractor performance.

This Q&A document clarifies requirements and provides updated information that bidders should consider when preparing their proposals. The extension of the due date allows additional time for response preparation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items for Biomedical Waste Collection, Removal and Disposal Service at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Georgia. The government intends to award a contract to the responsible offeror whose quotation is most advantageous, considering price and other factors.

• Biomedical Waste Collection, Removal, and Disposal Services for Building 151 and Building 100.

• Services are broken down into a base year and four option years.

• Specific requirements are detailed in Attachment 1: PWS and Attachment 2: WD.

• Contract type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be a fixed-price contract based on CLIN structure and evaluation factors.

• Period of Performance: Base year plus four option years.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Submission Deadline: No later than the date posted on SAM.gov. Quotes must be submitted via email to sara.t.johnson@usmc.mil and ellen.phelps@usmc.mil.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical capability, Price, and SPRS Evaluation. Technical capability and price are listed in no specific order of precedence.

• Quote Requirements: Must contain all requested line items. Quotes without all line items priced will be considered non-responsive. Quotes must be valid for 90 days.

• Shipping Costs: Prepaid shipping costs must be identified and will be evaluated as part of the overall price.

• This procurement is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 562211 with a size standard of $47.0M.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• This document is not legally binding and does not commit the US Government.

• No phone questions will be accepted; questions must be submitted via email.

• The government reserves the right to award solely on initial quotes.

• The contract may include options to extend services for up to 6 months (FAR 52.217-8) and extend the term of the contract up to a total duration of 5 years and 6 months (FAR 52.217-9).

• Payment will be processed through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items for Biomedical Waste Collection, Removal and Disposal Service at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Georgia. The government intends to award a contract to the responsible offeror whose quotation is most advantageous, considering price and other factors.

• Biomedical Waste Collection, Removal, and Disposal Service.

• Specific services are detailed in Attachment 1: PWS and Attachment 2: WD.

• The solicitation includes CLINs for base year and four option years for both Bldg. 151 and Bldg. 100.

• Contract type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be a fixed-price contract based on the RFQ format and CLIN structure.

• Period of Performance: Includes a base year and four option years. The total duration, including options, shall not exceed 5 years and 6 months.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical, Price, and SPRS Evaluation.

• Technical: Quotes must meet all specifications.

• Price Reasonableness: Will be evaluated based on total quoted price, including options.

• SPRS Evaluation: Will be conducted per DFARS 204.7603.

• Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to sara.t.johnson@usmc.mil and ellen.phelps@usmc.mil.

• Deadline: No later than the date posted on SAM.gov. Quotes must be valid for 90 days.

• No partial deliveries will be accepted.

• All pages of the quote must reach the office before the deadline.

• Quotes must contain all requested line items to be considered responsive.

• Questions: Accepted via email up to 24 hours after RFQ receipt. No phone questions. Questions will be addressed via amendment or Q&A document.

• Set Aside: Total small business set-aside using NAICS code 562211 with a size standard of $47.0M.

• Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide a Unique Entity ID, Cage Code, and Federal Tax ID Number.

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; no written solicitation will be issued.

• Offerors are cautioned that incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition overhaul.

• Payment will be processed through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, under the Service Contract Act. It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in a specific geographic area.

Florida Counties of Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Saint Johns.

• Wage Rates: The document lists numerous occupational codes and their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates. These rates are essential for contractors to accurately price labor costs in their proposals.
• Fringe Benefits: The document indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific details on health and welfare benefits, vacation, and paid holidays are provided.
• Executive Orders: Notes on Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage) are included, outlining contractor obligations and minimum wage requirements.
• Conformance Process: Information is provided on how to request additional classifications and wage rates if an occupation is not listed in the determination.

This wage determination is critical for any bidder responding to a solicitation that requires services within the specified Florida counties and is subject to the Service Contract Act. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs comply with these minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements.

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

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for biomedical waste removal and disposal services for the Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island (MCSF-BI) in Jacksonville, Florida.

• Provide containment, removal, and disposal services for various types of biomedical waste, including sharps, discarded blood, bandages, dressings, microbiological cultures, and medical supplies contaminated with bodily fluids.

• Services must comply with Chapter 64E-16, Florida Administrative Code, and section 381.0098, Florida Statutes.

• Contractor must provide a written operating plan for managing biomedical waste.

• Services must adhere to Marine Corps Order 5090.2 Vol 9, MCSF-BI's Biomedical Waste Management Plan, and MCSF-BI Work Instruction ESOP-W-NBW.1002.

• Contractor must maintain an effective quality control program.

• Waste manifests or pickup receipts are required for each service.

• The period of performance includes a base year (May 19, 2026 – May 18, 2027) and four 12-month option years.

• Services are to be performed at MCSF-BI, Jacksonville, FL.

• Contractor must provide and maintain sharps containers (minimum 3 quarts, maximum 4 quarts) at specified locations (MCMC Nurses Station, Navy Corpsman Office).

• Contractor must provide biomedical waste storage containers (20-gallon at Site 1, 10-gallon at Site 2).

• All biomedical waste must be labeled with the universal biohazard symbol and appropriate phrases.

• Transportation must comply with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

• Contractor personnel require base access, which includes a background check and valid driver's license.

• Questions regarding requirements must be submitted by email no later than 4:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time on April 23, 2026.