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), Gallup Service Unit, is issuing a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) to identify capable firms for Infectious Waste Collection and Disposal Services in Gallup, NM. This market research aims to determine the acquisition strategy, with a primary focus on Indian-owned economic enterprises (IEE/ISBEE). Responses are due by June 11, 2026, at 10:00 am MDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing infectious waste collection and disposal services. This includes weekly scheduled collections and the provision of call-back services for emergencies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 562211, Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (Small Business Size Standard: $47.0 million)
- Set-Aside Consideration: The Contracting Officer will first consider responses for Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) opportunities, followed by set-aside programs under the Small Business Act (41 U.S.C. 3104).
- Response Due: June 11, 2026, 10:00 am MDT
- Published: June 1, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a solicitation. Information gathered will be used solely for market research to inform the contracting office's acquisition strategy, including competition, potential set-asides, and identifying Indian-owned economic enterprises. The government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred in responding to this request.
Submission Instructions
Interested parties should submit a response to Misty Billy at Misty.Billy@ihs.gov with the subject line "SSN – GSU-26-0001" by the due date. Submissions must include:
- Company Profile: UEI, Name, Address, Primary POC, business size and type of ownership, socio-economic status (e.g., 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone), identification of Native American ownership, and SAM.gov representations and certifications.
- Capability Statement: A brief statement demonstrating the company's ability to meet the described requirements, including current/past performance or established contracts (e.g., GSA, VA Schedule).
- IHS IEE Representation Form: Required for ISBEEs and IEEs (attached to the original notice).
Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of offer/quotation submission and award. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.