Sources Sought - CRSU Medical, Biohazardous, and Pharmaceutical Waste Pick-Up & Disposal Services
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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), Phoenix Area is soliciting proposals for Medical, Biohazardous, and Pharmaceutical Waste Pick-Up & Disposal Services for the Colorado River Service Unit (CRSU) at Parker Indian Hospital in Parker, AZ. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due April 17, 2026, at 10:30 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide safe, compliant, and timely collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of regulated medical waste (RMW) and pharmaceutical waste. Key services include:
- Weekly pick-up of RMW and annual mail-back disposal of hazardous pharmaceutical waste.
- Supplying compliant waste containers (IHS will provide sharps containers).
- Transporting waste to authorized treatment and disposal facilities.
- Providing manifests, certificates of destruction, and required regulatory documents.
- Delivering annual DOT/HazMat training to a minimum of 20 CRSU staff.
- Maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state (including Arizona and potentially California), and IHS regulations.
- Disposal services cannot be subcontracted without Contracting Officer approval.
Contract Details & Clarifications
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
- Duration: A base year plus up to four (4) one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 562211, with a size standard of $47.0 Million.
- Place of Performance: Parker Indian Hospital, Parker, Arizona.
- Pricing: Bidders must use the provided price schedule, which includes line items for RMW pickup, pharmaceutical waste mail-back, and additional RMW container costs. Pricing must be firm fixed.
- Wage Determination: The U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5479, Revision 29) for Arizona County of La Paz applies, requiring bidders to account for minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: April 17, 2026, at 10:30 PM UTC.
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Acceptability (demonstrating compliance with all requirements) and Price (evaluated for reasonableness).
- Invoicing: Electronic submission via the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
Contact Information
For questions, contact Paul Carr at paul.carr@ihs.gov or 615-467-1567, or Joshua Pearlman at joshua.pearlman@ihs.gov or 602-364-5022.