Waste Managaement

The Indian Health Service has issued a forecast for a waste management contract targeting sanitation services at both existing and new clinic facilities on Navajo Nation lands, with the NAICS code 562212 indicating hazardous and nonhazardous waste management. The contract is expected to support essential environmental health infrastructure by ensuring proper disposal, handling, and management of medical and general waste in alignment with federal and tribal health standards. Although the solicitation number is not yet assigned and the posted date indicates a future timeline, this forecast signals intent to procure services in what is anticipated to be a competitively bid opportunity, likely reserved for small businesses or community-based entities serving Native American populations. Point of contact for program inquiries is Desmond Jones, who can be reached at desmond.jones@ihs.gov, while Jerlyn Begay serves as the Contracting Officer with jurisdiction over procurement matters at jerlyn.begay@ihs.gov. The place of performance is unspecified but will be focused on Navajo Nation clinic locations, underscoring the critical need for reliable sanitation services in remote and underserved areas. As this is designated as a forecast, contractors should prepare for a formal solicitation to follow, with requirements likely emphasizing compliance with tribal health codes, environmental regulations, and culturally appropriate service delivery practices. No set-aside information is currently available, but the nature of the work and the agency involved strongly suggest a preference for Native-owned or tribally affiliated businesses.