Trash Pick/Collection
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 LAWTON INDIAN HOSPITAL in Oklahoma, has issued a Sources Sought notice to identify Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) capable of providing Trash Pick/Collection Services. This market research aims to fulfill a requirement for three (3) eight-yard metal trash containers and associated services. Responses are due by May 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing daily waste pick-up service, six days a week (Monday through Saturday), excluding federal holidays, for the LAWTON INDIAN HOSPITAL. Contractors must supply three (3) eight-yard metal trash containers and ensure their maintenance or replacement as necessary. Upon award, the contractor will need to submit a proposed schedule of tasks, detailing planned service days.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Period: July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods.
- Set-Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior) under the Buy Indian Act.
- Response Due: May 19, 2026, 1:00 PM CST
- Published: May 11, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties, particularly ISBEEs and other small businesses, are encouraged to submit a capability statement (maximum five pages) demonstrating their ability to perform the work. Generic statements are insufficient. Responses must include:
- Company Name, Socioeconomic Status, SAM UEI, contact details (POC, mailing address, phone, email, website).
- DUNS Number, Cage Code, Tax ID, and date submitted.
- Applicable GSA Schedule or other procurement vehicle.
- Company's System for Award Management (SAM) registration status (must be registered at sam.gov).
- The attached Indian Health Service Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form.
Submissions must be emailed to Contract Specialist Mr. Jarrod Prince (jarrod.prince@ihs.gov) or Mr. Carroll Delaune (carroll.delaune@ihs.gov) with "IHS1523580" in the subject line.
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation for proposals and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. Information provided is voluntary, will not be returned, and will not be compensated. The Government reserves the right to use non-proprietary information for future solicitations. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in responses. False or misleading information on the Buy Indian Act form is a violation of law.