Regulated Medical Waste Disposal and Transport Services for the Northern Cheyenne Service Unit, Lame Deer, Montana

SOL #: 75H70926Q00005Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Health And Human Services
Indian Health Service
BILLINGS AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC
BILLINGS, MT, 59107, United States

Place of Performance

Lame Deer, MT

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Collection (562112)

PSC

Hazardous Substance Removal, Cleanup, And Disposal Services And Operational Support (F108)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 16, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 26, 2026, 9:00 PM

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), specifically the Billings Area Indian Health Service, is seeking Regulated Medical Waste Disposal and Transport Services for the Northern Cheyenne Service Unit in Lame Deer, Montana. This is an Unrestricted Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items and services under FAR Part 12. Quotes are due April 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM MST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide biweekly removal, transport, treatment, and final disposal of regulated medical waste (RMW), including contaminated sharps. This includes supplying necessary DOT and ANSI compliant containers and hardware. Services must adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA, DOT, EPA, Montana DEQ, Joint Commission standards, and HIPAA for patient privacy. The scope covers a wide range of medical waste, from blood products and human tissues to sharps and laboratory specimens.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
  • Period of Performance: A one-year base period from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with four one-year option periods, potentially extending services through April 30, 2031.
  • Set-Aside: Unrestricted
  • NAICS Code: 562112 – Hazardous Waste Collection (Size Standard: $47 Million)
  • Place of Performance: 420 N. Cheyenne Avenue, Lame Deer, Montana, 59043

Submission & Evaluation

  • Quote Due Date: April 26, 2026, 3:00 PM MST
  • Technical Questions Due: April 20, 2026, 2:00 PM MST
  • Submission Format: Four volumes (Technical, Past Performance, Price, Administrative) in a compressed PDF file.
  • Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the most advantageous offeror, considering price and other factors. Evaluation will focus on:
    • Factor 1: Technical Approach (max 4 PDF pages, covering technical requirements, customer service, and management).
    • Factor 2: Past Performance (demonstrated record of successful performance in similar contracts).
    • Factor 3: Price (completed price schedule/quote). Technical and past performance factors combined are approximately equal to cost or price. The Government may award to other than the lowest-priced offeror if a superior technical submission or reduced performance risk warrants it.

Key Requirements

  • Provide and maintain all necessary licenses, permits, vehicles, operators, and labor.
  • Certify destruction facilities comply with regulations and are subject to government approval.
  • Provide all required manifest documents, certifications, and compliance documentation.
  • Maintain equipment for weighing containers, subject to government approval.
  • Maintain a valid contingency plan for service interruptions.
  • No IT or facility clearances are required.

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