Solicitation 75H70726Q00030- Medical and Pharmaceutical Waste Collection and Disposal Services - The Jicarilla Service Unit
Overview
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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), Albuquerque Area Office, is soliciting quotes for Medical and Pharmaceutical Waste Collection and Disposal Services for the Jicarilla Service Unit in Dulce, NM. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation, leading to a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order. The acquisition is a cascading Total Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside, prioritizing ISBEEs. Quotes are due by February 6, 2026, at 5:30 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide "As Needed" medical and pharmaceutical waste collection, transportation, and disposal services. Key requirements include:
- Collection and transportation of infectious medical waste, including sharps containers and expired medical supplies.
- Provision of "red" hazardous waste containers (minimum 44-gallon) and black containers for pharmaceutical waste.
- Removal and replacement of used containers with disinfected ones.
- Scheduling of monthly hazardous waste pickups and "as needed" pharmaceutical waste pickups.
- Contractor must be certified and state-licensed to handle, transport, and dispose of medical infectious waste.
- Provision of manifest logs and tracking forms, and annual staff training on biohazardous material handling.
- Services are for 43-gallon tubs, with an estimated quantity of 34 per Contract Line Item Number (CLIN).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
- Duration: A base period of 12 months (February 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027) and four 1-year option periods, totaling up to five years.
- Set-Aside: Cascading Total Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside. The first tier is for ISBEEs, followed by all other small business concerns if insufficient competition from ISBEEs.
- NAICS Code: 562112 (Waste Treatment And Storage) with a $47 million small business size standard.
- Place of Performance: Jicarilla Service Unit, 500 N Mundo Dr, Dulce, NM 87528.
- Payment: Invoices submitted monthly via ipp.gov; payments via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: February 6, 2026, 5:30 PM MST.
- Questions Due: February 6, 2026, 5:30 PM MST, submitted via the provided "Attachment C- Question Request Form.xlsx".
- Submission Method: Email quotes to raelynn.ray@ihs.gov.
- Required Proposal Volumes:
- Volume I: Technical Capability
- Volume II: Past Performance (last 3 years)
- Volume III: Licensing and Certifications
- Volume IV: Qualifications
- Volume V: Quote (using the "Fillable Table Solicitation" or own format, ensuring all-inclusive rates).
- Mandatory Forms: Signed IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form and a signed SF-18 (first page only).
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance, Licensing and Certifications, Qualifications, and Pricing. Technical factors, past performance, licensing, and certifications are considered more important than price.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Raelynn Ray at raelynn.ray@ihs.gov or 505-256-6757.