US-FED-00000397055 - Sources Sought Notice for Medical Waste Disposal for Wagner IHS Healthcare Center - Deadline October 31,2026

Sources Sought: Medical Waste DisposalSources Sought Notice Number: IHS–WAG–27–1532085This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation, an obligation or commitment by the Indian Health Service.This notice is intended strictly for market research to determine the availability of Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE)Businesses and small businesses.Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set–aside is possible. The anticipated applicable NAICS code for this acquisition is 562211, Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) collecting and/or disposal facilities for hazardous waste or (2) the combined activity of collecting and/or hauling of hazardous waste materials within a local area and operating treatment or disposal facilities for hazardous waste.BackgroundThe Mission of the Wagner IHS is to provide the best possible healthcare services to the Native American population of the Yankton Sioux Tribe in South Dakota. To meet this mission, the Wagner IHS Healthcare Center (IHS) has identified a need for a Non–Personal, Firm Fixed Price, Base Year plus Four (4) One (1) Option Year Service Contract for Medical Waste Disposal Services.ObjectiveThe Wagner Health Care Center requires following all federal, state and local requirements pertaining to the safe handling, transport and disposal of regulated and non–regulated medical waste. Specifically, compliance with all applicable Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), LDEQ and Department of Transportation (DOT) restrictions and guidelines must be obeyed.Scopehe contractor shall provide all labor, personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision and other items and services necessary to provide complete handling, transport and disposal of infectious medical waste from the Wagner IHS Healthcare Facility located in Wagner, South Dakota. The vendor will provide/make available all appropriate documentation sufficient to satisfy the local, state and federal laws and regulations/requirements for disposal of both regulated and non–regulated medical waste.contractor shall notify a designated Wagner Health Care Center point of contact (Contracting Officer`s Representative (COR)) of any scheduled maintenance that shall result in downtime at least two (2) days prior to the maintenance period.contractor shall notify a designated Wagner Health Care Center point of contact of any issues as that result in a disruption of data exchange capabilities. This notification shall occur as soon as possible after the disruption has been identified.contractor shall provide customer support for reporting, documenting, tracking and resolving service problems, which shall be available via telephone and email to the Wagner Health Care Center technical staff during the period 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Standard Time on weekdays, except government holidays.The contractor shall provide capability for self–monitoring usage of services that have a threshold.3.0 Work Schedule/AvailabilityWagner IHS Healthcare Center hours of operations are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 8:00pm.Period of PerformanceBase Year: 01/01/2027 to 12/31/2027Option Year 1: 01/01/2028 to 12/31/2028