SAM #LVN-MED-001

Sharps, Medical, and Pharmaceutical Waste Collection and Disposal Services for FCI Leavenworth

The Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Leavenworth, under the Federal Bureau of Prisons (Department of Justice), is conducting market research for sharps, medical, and pharmaceutical waste collection and disposal services. - Government Buyer: - Federal Bureau of Prisons - Federal Correctional Institution Leavenworth - Scope of Services: - Collection and disposal of regulated medical waste, including: - Sealed sharps containers (provided or exchanged by contractor) - Biohazard bags (provided or exchanged by contractor) - Medical-waste boxes (provided or exchanged by contractor) - Bloody or saturated dressings and other regulated medical waste - Pharmaceutical waste (characteristic or listed hazardous waste) - Scheduled pickups: - 2 to 4 pickups annually (quarterly or semi-annual, depending on attachment) - Each pickup includes approximately 12–15 medical-waste boxes (33-gallon, 18x18x24 inches) - Collection and disposal of approximately 8–10 18-gallon pharmaceutical-waste containers annually - 1 small hazardous waste container (1.4-quart) for P-listed waste (e.g., Warfarin) - Contractor must provide approved containers (except sharps containers in some cases), licensed personnel, and disposal verification via manifest records - Waste must be disposed of at approved incineration facilities in compliance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations - Physical pickup occurs outside the secure facility - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with hazardous waste regulations (including Kansas Department of Health and Environment) - Manifest control records required for disposal verification - Contractor must coordinate pickup dates with the Government - No specific OEMs, brands, or part numbers are mentioned - NAICS code: 562112 (Hazardous Waste Collection)

Description

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY.

This notice is not a solicitation, request for quotation, or request for proposal. The Government will not award a contract based on this notice and will not reimburse respondents for costs associated with preparing or submitting a response.

The Federal Correctional Institution Leavenworth Contracting Office is conducting market research to identify businesses capable of providing sharps, medical, and pharmaceutical waste collection and disposal services for FCI Leavenworth, Kansas. The requirement also includes providing replacement containers, biohazard bags, and medical-waste boxes.

The Government will use the information received to assist in developing its acquisition strategy, including determining:

The availability of capable businesses; Whether the requirement may be set aside for small businesses or a specific socioeconomic category; Whether the services are available through GSA Multiple Award Schedule SIN 562112 or another Government contract vehicle; Customary commercial practices applicable to the requirement; and Appropriate solicitation and contract terms.

The anticipated service start date is October 1, 2026.

The applicable NAICS code is 562112, Hazardous Waste Collection. The small-business size standard is $47 million in average annual receipts.

PRELIMINARY REQUIREMENT

The anticipated requirement includes:

Two scheduled medical-waste pickups annually, with approximately 12–15 boxes per pickup; Collection and disposal of sealed sharps containers, biohazard bags, bloody or saturated dressings, and other regulated medical waste; Collection and disposal of approximately 8–10 18-gallon pharmaceutical-waste containers annually; Collection and disposal of potential characteristic or listed hazardous pharmaceutical waste, as identified in the attached draft Statement of Work; Provision or exchange of sharps containers, biohazard bags, and medical-waste boxes; and Physical pickup at a Government-designated location outside the secure confines of the facility.

The attached draft Statement of Work provides additional information regarding the anticipated requirement.

RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

Interested businesses should complete the attached FCI Leavenworth Market Research Questionnaire.

Respondents may also submit up to three additional pages describing their relevant capabilities and experience. Copies of applicable licenses, permits, registrations, or certifications do not count toward the three-page limit.

Responses should identify:

Business name, address, Unique Entity Identifier, and point of contact; Size and socioeconomic status under NAICS 562112; Ability to perform the requirement as a prime contractor, subcontractor, or teaming partner; Anticipated use of subcontractors; Applicable licenses, permits, registrations, and certifications; Relevant medical or pharmaceutical waste experience; GSA MAS contract number and SIN, or other Government contract vehicle, if applicable; and Ability to support the anticipated October 1, 2026 start date.

Respondents should also identify any questions, concerns, customary commercial practices, minimum pickup requirements, or recommended revisions that would help the Government refine the requirement.

Do not submit a price quote or proposal in response to this notice.

Responses shall be emailed to t4robinson@bop.gov no later than Monday, August 31, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time.

Use the following email subject line:

Sources Sought Response – Sharps, Medical, and Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal

Respondents shall clearly identify and mark any proprietary information. Properly marked information will be protected in accordance with applicable law. The Government may contact respondents to request clarification or additional market-research information.

Submission of a response is not required to participate in any future solicitation. Any future solicitation will be issued separately through the appropriate Government point of entry.

View original listing