Reusable Medical Waste Container Supply

The contract seeks the supply of durable, reusable biohazard waste containers in two sizes—28 to 30 gallons and 96-gallon wheeled models—designed for compatibility with disposable liners and full compliance with DOT and EPA regulations for regulated medical waste packaging. These containers must meet rigorous standards for safety, durability, and handling in healthcare and laboratory environments, ensuring secure transport and disposal of infectious materials while supporting sustainable waste management practices through reusability. The requirement is issued as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, exclusively available to small businesses certified by the SBA, and classified under NAICS code 339920 for other miscellaneous fabricated metal product manufacturing. Responses are due by July 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM, with the solicitation posted on June 26, 2026. The contract’s place of performance is listed with a zip code of 19038, indicating the primary delivery and service location, though specific city or state details are not provided. The contracting entity is the USDA ARS AFM APD, operating under the Department of Agriculture, and while no point of contact is listed, bidders must navigate the procurement through the official SAM.gov portal linked in the posting. The emphasis on reusable equipment aligns with long-term environmental and cost-efficiency goals within federal waste handling protocols.