Collection and Disposal of Medical Waste
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of the Army, specifically the United States Military Academy (USMA) D/CBSE at West Point, NY, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified small businesses for collection and disposal of medical waste. This notice aims to gather information to determine if a Total Small Business Set-Aside is feasible for a future solicitation. Responses are due March 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a full-service contract to provide:
- Collection of medical waste generated from numerous dissections and research activities.
- Disposal of collected waste in full compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.
- Provision of all necessary resources, including personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, and supervision.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated NAICS: 562112 – Hazardous Waste Collection ($47 Million size standard)
- Set-Aside: Anticipated Total Small Business Set-Aside, contingent on responses from at least two qualified small businesses.
- Response Due: March 18, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published: March 12, 2026
Purpose of Notice
This is a Sources Sought notice for information and planning purposes only; it is not a solicitation. The U.S. Government will use responses to assess market capabilities and determine if a small business set-aside is appropriate. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future solicitation.
Response Requirements
Interested parties should provide:
- Firm details (name, POC, phone, email, DUNS, CAGE, small business status/certifications, NAICS).
- Interest in competing as prime, subcontracting/JV/teaming plans, FSS contractor status.
- Detailed previous experience on similar requirements (size, scope, complexity, timeframe).
- Information on commercial availability, including pricing, delivery, terms, and warranties.
- Recommendations to structure contract requirements for small business competition.
- Identification of any conditions restricting competition and rationale.
- Recommendations to improve approach/specifications/draft PWS/PRS. Responses must be sent to Soung Gibbons (soung.h.gibbons.civ@army.mil) with the Notice ID (W911SD26QA047) in the subject line.