The Federal Bureau of Prisons has a requirement for the provision of Infectious Waste Removal and Disposal Services at the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Devens located in Ayer, Massachusetts 01432. The small business size standard for this requirement is $10.5 million and the NAICS is 562112. The contractor shall be responsible for the removal and disposal of infectious waste at the Health Services Department, FMC Devens, MA. The contractor shall also furnish all supplies for the safe disposal of infectious waste, to include, but not limited to receptacles, plastic bags, puncture resistant and leak proof sharp containers. The contract period will consist of a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods for renewal. The work is expected to start on or about January 13, 2006. The schedule of services will include a minimum of one (1) removal per week. Removal will be conducted Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (EST), excluding federal holidays. These services are to be provided on an as needed basis. Total pickups for a 12-month period is estimated to be 52. The amount of annual infectious waste is estimated to be 67,600 pounds. The weekly amount of anticipated waste is 1300 pounds, or or 26 lbs per container. The contractor must possess all licenses and permits required to provide the services in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. A Government proposal to provide these services is being developed, and a contract may or may not result. Market research is being conducted to determine interest and capability of potential sources for this requirement. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information provided to the Government. The Market Research Survey Questionnaire will be available on or about October 31, 2005, and will be distributed solely through General Service Administration, Federal Business Opportunities web site http://www.fedbizopps.gov/. The site provides downloading instructions. All future information about this acquisition, including solicitation and/or amendments, will be distributed solely through this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information regarding this acquisition. The response date for the market survey is November 9, 2005. No collect calls will be accepted. No telephone request or written request for the market survey will be accepted. All responses to the Market Survey Questionnaire may be submitted in hard copy to U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisition Office, U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Complex, 346 Marine Forces Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75051, Attn: Michael Rouanzion, Contracting Officer. Questionnaires may also be faxed to
+1 (555) 000-0000. Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations have the right to submit offers equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible. Please note: All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. The website for registration is www.ccr.gov.
