Sources Sought Notice: Comprehensive Multiple Component Waste Management Services
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 National Institutes of Health (NIH), under the Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for Comprehensive Multiple Component Waste Management Services. This market research aims to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing solid waste, medical pathological waste (MPW), and recycling services for NIH facilities. Capability statements are due by February 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement encompasses comprehensive waste management services, including:
- Solid Waste Management: Collection, transportation, and disposal of general solid waste from NIH facilities.
- Medical Pathological Waste (MPW) Management: Collection, transportation, and disposal of MPW using approved packaging.
- Resource Recovery and Recycling: Collection, transportation, and processing of various recyclable materials (e.g., mixed paper, commingled, construction debris, yard waste, toner cartridges, Styrofoam).
- Special Services: Emergency response for spills, after-hours services, and potential special projects. Services will primarily be performed at the NIH Bethesda campus and the NIH Animal Center (NIHAC) in Poolesville, MD, with potential for off-campus locations. The contractor must adhere to all safety and environmental regulations and provide monthly reports.
Contract & Timeline
This is a market survey for a future Request for Proposal (RFP). The anticipated contract structure is a single or multiple award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), with orders issued as firm fixed-priced task orders. The anticipated period of performance is a one-year base period with four option years.
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- Response Due: February 18, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published: February 4, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested small businesses must submit a tailored capability statement, not exceeding 10 pages, referencing Sources Sought Number SSN-CMCWMS-2026. Submissions must include:
- Organization name and address
- Business size and type
- Point of Contact details
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
- A statement of capability demonstrating knowledge, ability, and experience
- A list of organizations for whom similar services have been provided, including contract number, dollar value, and Contracting Officer contact. Submissions must be emailed to Brian Baek at brian.baek@nih.gov. Facsimile copies will not be accepted.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a market survey to determine small business interest. The designated NAICS Code is 562111 (Solid Waste Collection) with a Size Standard of $35.5 million. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Responses will not be considered adequate responses to a future solicitation. Proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should not be included.