SAM #IHS1525032

Biohazard and Hazardous Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Services for Whiteriver Service Unit

This opportunity seeks qualified small business vendors to provide biohazardous and hazardous pharmaceutical waste retrieval and disposal services for the Indian Health Service (IHS) Whiteriver Service Unit in Arizona. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Services, Whiteriver Service Unit, Environmental Services Department - Scope of Services: - Collection, transportation, and disposal of biohazardous and hazardous pharmaceutical waste - Includes infectious waste, trace chemotherapeutic waste, and both RCRA and non-RCRA pharmaceutical waste - Weekly pickup of approximately 22 waste containers (44-45 gallons each) - Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, supplies, and transport vehicles with appropriate placards - All services must comply with federal, tribal, state, EPA, and OSHA regulations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Prioritization of Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) under the Buy Indian Act - Strict adherence to regulatory compliance for hazardous waste handling and disposal - Five-year contract term (one base year plus four option years) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Products/Services Requested: - Biohazard and hazardous pharmaceutical waste retrieval and disposal services (no part numbers specified) - Provision of waste containers and compliant transport vehicles - Locations: - Whiteriver Service Unit, Whiteriver, AZ (place of performance) - Phoenix Area Indian Health Service Office, Phoenix, AZ (contracting office)

Description

This is a Sources Sought notice issued by the Indian Health Service (IHS) to identify qualified and capable small business vendors interested in providing biohazardous and hazardous pharmaceutical waste collection, transportation, and disposal services for the Whiteriver Service Unit. The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all labor, equipment, supplies, and expertise necessary to perform routine and on-demand waste pickup and disposal services, including infectious waste, trace chemotherapeutic waste, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and non-RCRA pharmaceutical waste, in full compliance with all applicable federal, tribal, state, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

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