Medical Waste Disposal Services
Overview
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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 U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), is soliciting quotes for Infectious Medical Waste Disposal Services for the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Devens in Ayer, MA. This opportunity, identified as RFQ 15B20526Q00000020, is for the collection, removal, and disposal of medical waste. Quotes are due by Wednesday, April 29th, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all labor, equipment, vehicles, containers, and materials necessary for the collection, removal, and disposal of infectious medical waste. This includes providing 30-gallon single-use boxes and puncture-resistant plastic bags. Sharps containers are not included in the service but can be purchased separately. Services require a minimum of two pickups per week, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM EST (excluding Federal holidays), at 42 Patton Road, Ayer, MA. The Government will place the provided supplies within the prison and gather them for pickup. All services must adhere to standard industry practices and relevant regulations, including 105 CMR 480.001 to 480.700. Certified disposal documentation (signed manifest) is required for each removal, with waste destroyed by incineration or autoclave.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an Indefinite Delivery/Requirements type contract with firm-fixed unit prices.
- Duration: A base year (October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027) plus four (4) one-year option periods.
- Estimated Maximum Quantity: 2,500 containers for the base year and each option year.
- Estimated Maximum Value: $47,000,000.
- NAICS Code: 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal).
- Set-Aside: This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns (unrestricted).
- Quotes Due: Wednesday, April 29th, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
- Published: April 22, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible Quoter whose quote conforms to requirements and provides the best value to the Government. Evaluation factors include:
- Price: Ensuring fairness and reasonableness.
- Past Performance: Including prior experience and similar performances.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation. Quotes must be submitted via email to Charles Coushaine (ccoushaine@bop.gov); no fax, hand-delivered, or mail-in quotes will be accepted. Quotes must be valid for 30 calendar days after the solicitation closes. Amendments 1 and 2 modified the Statement of Work and extended the submission deadline. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for all updates. Numerous FAR and JAR clauses apply, including those related to SAM registration, Buy American, and contractor employee whistleblower rights.