Solicitation 75H70726Q00044 Medical and Pharmaceutical Waste Collection and Disposal- The Jicarilla Service Unit

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Indian Health Service Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form." It requires offerors to self-certify their status as an "Indian Economic Enterprise" in accordance with the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47) and HHSAR 326.601. This certification is necessary for responding to solicitations, RFIs, or Sources Sought notices that may be set aside under the Buy Indian Act.

• Self-Certification: Offerors must indicate whether they meet the definition of an "Indian Economic Enterprise" with "Indian Ownership."
• Eligibility Period: The enterprise must meet the definition at the time of offer, contract award, and throughout the contract performance period. Notification is required if eligibility is lost.
• Required Information: The form requires the Offeror's Business Name, DUNS Number, Name of Federally Recognized Tribal Entity (if applicable), Name of the 51% owner of the IEE Firm, Certifying Signature, and Print Name.
• Legal Consequences: False or misleading information is subject to penalties under 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 31 U.S.C. 3729-3731.
• Additional Requirements: Successful offerors may need to provide documentation of eligibility and must be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM).

This form is critical for any bidder seeking to qualify for contracts or set-asides under the Buy Indian Act. Bidders must accurately complete this representation to confirm their eligibility. Failure to meet the criteria or provide accurate information can lead to disqualification or penalties. It also highlights the need for SAM registration.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (RFQ No. 75H70726Q00044) is for Biohazardous and Pharmaceutical Medical Waste Pickup and Disposal Services for the Jicarilla Service Unit (JSU) located in Dulce, NM. The acquisition is set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEES) on a cascading basis. If insufficient ISBEE offers are received, other small business concerns will be considered.

• Collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of regulated medical waste (RMW), sharps waste, and pharmaceutical waste.

• Services must comply with all applicable Federal, State, Local, Tribal, OSHA, DOT, EPA, and IHS regulations.

• Monthly pickup of RMW and sharps containers (approx. 15 x 44-gallon tubs).

• As-needed pickup of pharmaceutical waste (approx. 3 containers, up to 6 pickups per year).

• Contractor to provide and maintain specific biohazardous and pharmaceutical waste containers.

• Contractor must provide annual on-site training to facility staff on biohazardous material handling and Bloodborne Pathogen awareness.

• Documentation and manifests (waste tracking forms, manifests, shipping/disposal certificates) are required.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.

• Period of Performance: One 12-month base year with four 12-month option periods (totaling up to 5 years).

• Estimated Value: $(TBD) for the base period; total contract value will be the sum of base and option periods.

• Submission Deadline: March 20, 2026, 1730 MT.

• Submission Method: Electronically to the Contracting Officer (Raelynn Ray) via email (raelynn.ray@ihs.gov) or fax.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability and Approach, Past Performance, Personnel Qualifications and Training, Licensing/Certifications/Regulatory Compliance, and Price. Non-price factors are combined and are more important than price.

• Offerors must submit five volumes: Technical Capability, Past Performance, Licensing and Certifications, Qualifications and Training, and Price.

• Primarily set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEES).

• If insufficient ISBEE offers, will consider other small business concerns.

• Quotes from businesses not falling into these categories will not be considered.

• NAICS Code: 562112 with a small business size standard of $47 million or less in average annual receipts.

• The solicitation is a combined synopsis/solicitation.

• Offerors must complete and submit a signed SF-18 (page 1 only) and the IHS IEE Representation Form.

• Questions must be submitted in writing.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Question and Comment Sheet for Solicitation 75H70726Q00044. It is intended for offerors to submit questions and comments related to the solicitation.

• Offeror Name
• Question Number
• Question
• Response

This form is crucial for bidders to formally submit any inquiries they have regarding the solicitation requirements, terms, or conditions. It serves as the official channel for seeking clarification and ensuring all parties have a common understanding of the opportunity before submitting a proposal.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a fillable table for RFQ No. 75H70726Q00044, "Medical and Pharmaceutical Waste Collection and Disposal – Jicarilla Service Unit." It is intended for bidders to use for providing their pricing.

• CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers): The table outlines CLINs for Base Year and four Option Years (OY1, OY2, OY3, OY4).
• Services: Services include "Regulated Medical Waste Pickup & Disposal" (monthly) and "Pharmaceutical Waste Pickup & Disposal" (as needed, NTE 6 pickups per Yr).
• Pricing Structure: Bidders are to provide Unit Price and Total Price for each CLIN, broken down by Base Year and Option Years.
• All-Inclusive Rate: The hourly rate for services must be all-inclusive, covering travel, per diem, lodging, taxes, and miscellaneous costs.
• Format Flexibility: Bidders may use this table or their own format for pricing submission.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the pricing structure required for the medical and pharmaceutical waste collection and disposal services. Bidders must complete this table (or an equivalent format) to submit their quote, detailing costs for the base year and potential option years. The "all-inclusive" rate requirement is a key factor in cost proposal preparation.