Regulated Medical Waste Disposal Services

Project ID: SS-IHS1521276-BI FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought

Overview

Agency	Indian Health Service
Deadline	05/15/26
Posted	05/05/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	None
NAICS	562112 - Hazardous Waste Collection
PSC	S222 - Housekeeping- Waste Treatment/Storage
Location	Crow Agency, MT 59022 United States

Description

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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE LANGUAGE

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY; IT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, RATHER MARKET RESEARCH TO DETERMINE COMPLAINCE WITH THE BUY INDIAN ACT AND DETERMINATION OF SET-ASIDE. The Billings Area Indian Health Service (BAIHS) is seeking to identify Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) or Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) sources pursuant to the Buy Indian Act (25 U.S.C. 47), capable of performing the Indian Health Services (IHS) requirement for Regulated Medical Waste Disposal Services located at the Crow Service Unit, Crow Agency, Montana. Any vendor responding to this notice should submit their capability statement as well as the Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form (attached). This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Quotation (RFQ), or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future. This notice does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the Government is not seeking quotes or proposals at this time.

INSTRUCTIONS TO INDUSTRY

ISBEEs are highly encouraged to respond to this notice. However, firms must also understand that generic capability statements are not sufficient for effective evaluation of their capacity and capability to perform the work required. To be considered a capable source, responses must directly demonstrate the company's capability, experience, and ability to provide services as described in the attached statement of work. Responses which do not provide the requested information specified in this sources sought notice will be considered non-responsive. SUBMISSION Interested parties capable of performing the required services may submit a response via email to: katrina.eaglefeathers@ihs.gov. To be considered, your response must be received no later than the time & date established for the response date on this sources sought announcement. Interested parties shall submit their capability response as instructed above and include a copy of the Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form. It is recommended to include the sources sought ID in the subject line: SS-IHS1521276-BI. Responses received to this notice will assist in determining the acquisition strategy of the requirement.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Billings Area Indian Health Service (BAIHS) is conducting market research to identify Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) or Indian Economic Enterprises (IEE) capable of performing Regulated Medical Waste Disposal Services at the Crow Service Unit in Crow Agency, Montana. This initiative is in compliance with the Buy Indian Act, which aims to support Indian-owned businesses. The contract is critical for ensuring the safe handling and disposal of medical waste generated by the healthcare facility, which poses health risks if not managed properly. Work Details The contractor will manage the removal of regulated medical waste, which includes: - transporting waste to a mitigation facility in compliance with DOT regulations; - ensuring disposal adheres to EPA and DEQ guidelines; - handling used sharp instruments such as needles and scalpels; - providing necessary containers and hardware for secure storage that meet DOT and ANSI standards; - conducting training sessions for CSU Housekeeping staff on hazardous materials and biohazard waste. Specific tasks include: - removal and proper disposal of all regulated medical waste generated by the facility; - two removal trips per month; - provision of sufficient regulated medical waste containers lasting two weeks; - removal of sharps boxes twice per month; - replacement of all sharp containers used twice per month. Place of Performance Crow/Northern Cheyenne Hospital, 10110 South, 7650 East Crow Agency, Montana 59022.

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