Regulated Medical Waste Disposal Services

The contract for Regulated Medical Waste Disposal Services is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 562211, administered by the Defense Health Agency’s Healthcare Contracting Division - West, with performance required in Guam at locations including U.S. Naval Hospital Guam, Andersen AFB, and other medical facilities. The solicitation, issued under number HT941026Q2028 and posted on May 1, 2026, requires firm-fixed-price offers with a response deadline of May 11, 2026, and incorporates clauses ensuring compliance with federal labor, ethics, and cybersecurity requirements, including the addition of FAR 52.222-90 addressing DEI discrimination. The scope of work mandates safe, timely disposal of regulated medical waste based on a Performance Work Statement, with services structured in a base period and two optional one-year periods extending through July 2029. Offerors must submit a single PDF proposal containing a two-page capabilities statement demonstrating technical proficiency, pricing data, and three recent and relevant performance references. Evaluation is conducted using a trade-off methodology where technical capability and past performance are binary thresholds—unacceptable ratings disqualify the offeror—with past performance given greater weight than price in the selection decision. Compliance with HIPAA, NIST, and DoD privacy regulations is mandatory, requiring contractors to execute a Business Associate Agreement, provide annual training certificates, and report any data breaches within 24 hours. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow, and all contractor personnel must adhere to strict identity and representation rules, avoiding any semblance of government affiliation. The contract includes options to extend performance, requires adherence to FOB Destination terms, and mandates that all subcontractors meet the same regulatory and reporting obligations as the prime contractor, with no deviation from the single-file PDF submission format or the prohibition on restating performance requirements in the capabilities statement.