Infectious Waste Collection and Disposal Services
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 Indian Health Service (IHS), Navajo Area Indian Health Service requires Infectious Waste Collection and Disposal Services for the Kayenta Health Center (KHC) in Kayenta, AZ, and the Inscription House Health Center (IHHC) in Tonalea, AZ. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The period of performance includes a base year and two option years. Proposals are due February 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide bi-monthly collection and disposal of infectious waste generated at the specified health centers. Key requirements include:
- Bi-monthly collection and disposal of infectious waste.
- Provision of infectious waste storage containers.
- Compliance with all federal, state, and tribal regulations.
- Provision of documentation (manifest) for each pick-up.
- Pick-up services to be performed between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, unless otherwise approved.
- The contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, equipment, materials, supplies, tools, and transportation.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: S222 (Waste Treatment And Storage)
- Period of Performance: March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027 (Base Year), with two option years extending through February 28, 2029.
- Place of Performance: Kayenta Health Center, Kayenta, AZ, and Inscription House Health Center, Tonalea, AZ.
- Department/Agency: Health And Human Services / INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE / NAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: February 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM MST.
- Submission Format: Proposals must be submitted in PDF format and limited to 15 pages.
- Award Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Experience of similar projects, Delivery, and Price. Technical Acceptability is considered more important than Price.
- The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 by reference.
Additional Notes
The solicitation references Attachment A (Statement of Work) and Attachment B (Department of Labor Wage Determinations). Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Primary Contact: Flora Washington (flora.washington@ihs.gov, 928-380-8345).