Biomedical Waste Removal Services for the United States Penitentiary, Atwater, Ca.
Overview
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Place of Performance
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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 Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), USP Atwater, is conducting a Sources Sought for Biomedical Waste Removal Services at the United States Penitentiary, Atwater, CA. This is solely for market research and acquisition planning purposes. Responses are due April 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST).
Scope of Work
The government is seeking qualified sources capable of providing comprehensive biomedical waste removal services. This includes labor, supervision, equipment, transportation, and management, all in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The anticipated contract type is an Indefinite Delivery Requirements contract with firm-fixed-prices, comprising one base year and four option years.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price IDIQ (1 base year + 4 option years)
- NAICS Code: 562112, Hazardous Waste Collection (Small Business Size Standard: $47 million)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to determine acquisition strategy, including potential small business participation)
- Response Due: April 1, 2026, 2:00 PM PST
- Published: March 26, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The information gathered from responses to the provided Market Research Questionnaire will be used to identify potential sources, assess industry capabilities, and inform the government's acquisition strategy. It will help determine the availability of qualified sources, including small businesses (8(a), Hub-Zone, Women-owned, Service-disabled veteran-owned, Economically Disadvantaged Women-owned).
Additional Notes
- A Market Research Questionnaire is included with this notice and was made available on or about March 26, 2026, via SAM.gov.
- Interested parties must monitor SAM.gov for any updates.
- Responses to this notice, including the completed questionnaire, must be submitted via email to j3ridgeway@bop.gov.
- Telephone inquiries will not be accepted; all questions must be submitted in writing via email.
- Respondents should be prepared to provide information on business size, ability to meet the draft SOW, SAM.gov registration, ability to provide firm-fixed unit prices for a five-year period, required insurance, experience in secure environments, and estimated timelines for quotes and service commencement.