Hospital Aseptic Management Services (HAMS)
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 DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA) is conducting Sources Sought / Market Research to identify potential sources for Hospital Aseptic Management Services (HAMS). This includes Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) and Healthcare Environmental Cleaning Services for installations in the United Kingdom. This is for information and planning purposes only and does not commit the Government to a contract. Responses are due June 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Government seeks qualified sources to provide management, tools, equipment, and labor for:
- Regulated Medical Waste (RMW): Collection, transportation, and disposal.
- Healthcare Environmental Cleaning: Specialized Aseptic/Medical Housekeeping services.
Services are required at RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, RAF Feltwell, RAF Croughton, and RAF Alconbury installations in the United Kingdom. Compliance with U.S. Department of War (DoW) regulations, UK Environmental Agency standards, and host nation medical waste protocols is mandatory.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Product Service Code (PSC): Q901 – Healthcare Environmental Cleaning
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to identify potential small business sources)
- Response Due: June 2, 2026, 12:00 PM (Local Time)
- Published: May 18, 2026
Market Research Questionnaire
Respondents must provide information on:
- Small business program eligibility (SB, HUBZone, 8(a), SDB, WO, SDVOSB).
- Current International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA) Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) certification, or capability to obtain it within 30 days.
- Recent and relevant corporate experience (24 months within the last 36 months) in comparable medical facility environmental cleaning services.
- Company details including name, address, contact information, small business size standard, SAM.gov UEI, and Cage Code.
Experience Reporting Form
Respondents must provide up to three examples of completed projects within the last 36 months, detailing project name, contract number, location, contract type, pricing, description of cleaning capabilities (e.g., Surgery Areas, Patient Areas), facility size/type, relevance, role (Prime, JV, Sub), contract/subcontract amount, dates, and any termination history.
Submission Details
- Deadline: June 2, 2026, 12:00 PM (Local Time)
- Submit To: bouaphet.phanvongsa2.civ@health.mil and sarah.keebaugh.civ@health.mil
- Format: Written capability responses via e-mail. Proprietary information must be clearly marked.
- Prohibited: Do not submit a narrative, proposal, brochures, or additional information at this time.