Chemtrec

The Indian Health Service has forecasted a procurement opportunity for emergency response services related to hazardous shipment incidents under the NAICS code 562111, which pertains to hazardous waste collection and treatment. This opportunity is being managed by the Indian Health Service and is intended to secure a vendor capable of providing rapid, specialized response to incidents involving hazardous materials transported within or near Native American communities. The contract will require immediate mobilization and technical expertise to mitigate risks, ensure public safety, and comply with federal environmental and health regulations. Point of contact for the program is Aaron Cardenaz, reachable at timothy.cardenaz@ihs.gov, while Edward Yellowfish serves as the Contracting Officer and can be reached at edward.yellowfish@ihs.gov. The solicitation has been posted as a forecast with no official solicitation number yet assigned, and the opportunity is expected to be formally released no earlier than May 25, 2026. The place of performance and other location details have not been specified, indicating flexibility for response coverage across service areas under the Indian Health Service’s jurisdiction. Contractors interested in this opportunity should prepare to demonstrate proven experience in hazardous materials incident response, regulatory compliance, and coordination with federal and tribal emergency management systems.