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Western Oregon Service Unit Medical Waste Disposal

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75H71326Q00036Federal

Submission Closed08/21/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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This procurement is a Firm-Fixed-Price Request for Quotation for Medical Waste Disposal Services at the Chemawa Indian Health Center in Salem, Oregon, under the Indian Health Service’s Western Oregon Service Unit. The requirement is set aside exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) under the Buy Indian Act, meaning only entities that are both confirmed Indian Economic Enterprises and small businesses under NAICS code 562112 are eligible to respond. Offerors must submit a completed IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form and maintain eligibility throughout the contract lifecycle. The scope encompasses routine monthly collection of regulated medical waste using compliant, biohazard-labeled containers; provision and maintenance of a secure, lockable exterior storage cabinet capable of holding at least eight 35-gallon boxes; transportation, treatment, and disposal of waste; generation and submission of regulatory manifests and documentation; and one additional high-volume pickup per year, to be completed within 72 hours of request. Services must be performed safely on-site without disrupting healthcare operations, adhere to federal, state, and local regulations, and comply with AAAHC accreditation standards. The contract has a one-year base period, beginning no later than 30 days after award, with four additional one-year option periods that the government may exercise at its discretion. All pricing must be submitted as fixed annual rates for each period, inclusive of labor, equipment, materials, transportation, disposal fees, insurance, overhead, and profit. Quotations are due by June 2, 2026, and must be emailed to designated addresses with a specific subject line. Evaluation is based on Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price, with Technical Capability carrying the highest weight, followed by Past Performance; together, these non-price factors outweigh Price, though Price becomes decisive when technical submissions are equally strong. The government may award to a higher-priced but more capable offeror. Compliance with numerous FAR and HHSAR clauses is mandatory, including requirements for SAM.gov registration, whistleblower rights, equal opportunity, privacy protections, and the newly applicable FAR 52.222-90 addressing DEI discrimination. Contractors must maintain current licenses and permitting authority for waste handling in Salem and Marion County, submit monthly invoices through the IPP system with supporting documentation, and ensure continuity of service with backup resources. The government will conduct performance monitoring through scheduled pickups, cabinet and container inspections, manifest reviews, and response time verification, with non-performance subject to contractual remedies.

General Info

IHS seeks ISBEE firm-fixed-price medical waste disposal services with 12-month base plus four options.

Agency

Department Of Health And Human Services → Indian Health Service

Contract Value

$3,600

NAICS

562112 - Hazardous Waste Collection

Place of Performance

Salem, OR, 97305, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

MARION RECYCLING CENTER, INC

Award Issued Date

09/28/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

Solicitation 75H71326Q00036 Schedule of Items

schedule-of-items

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Solicitation 75H71326Q00036 - Western Oregon Service Unit Medical Waste Disposal PWS

sow

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Wage Determination 2015-5573 Rev. 28 for Oregon Marion and Polk Counties

wage-determination

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IHS Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form

1 page · representation-form

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Questions and Answers for Solicitation 75H71326Q00036

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AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

3 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedMay 11

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedMay 27

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedMay 29

The notice description changed. The point of contact changed.

Notice updatedAug 14

Response deadline changed from Jun 3, 2026 to Aug 21, 2026. Set-aside changed from Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) to Small Business Set Aside - Total. The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineAug 21

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

08/21/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → Indian Health Service

Contacts1 person available

OfficePORTLAND, OR, 97209, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → Indian Health Service

Office AddressPORTLAND, OR, 97209, USA

Contacts

Jacob Blalock

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

AMENDMENT 3 TO COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

This amendment is issued to dissolve the Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside under the Buy Indian Act and establish this acquisition as a 100 percent Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 562112. The quotation response date is extended to August 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.

The ISBEE/IEE-only eligibility requirements, Indian Economic Enterprise representation requirement, and Buy Indian Act subcontracting limitations are removed. Attachment 3 - IHS IEE Representation Form is withdrawn and is no longer required. All solicitation references requiring submission of an IEE representation or compliance with Buy Indian Act subcontracting limitations are deleted. Quotations are solicited only from small business concerns under NAICS 562112.

The following provisions and clauses are added:

FAR 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

FAR 52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

FAR 52.252-5, Authorized Deviations in Provisions (NOV 2020)

FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020)

HHSAR 352.232-71, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (APR 2026) (RFO DEVIATION)

The following provisions and clauses are removed:

HHSAR 352.226-4, Notice of Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise Set-Aside

HHSAR 352.226-6, Indian Economic Enterprise Subcontracting Limitations

HHSAR 352.226-7, Indian Economic Enterprise Representation

FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (NOV 2025) (DEVIATION)

HHSAR 352.232-71, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (FEB 2022)

Quotations shall be submitted electronically to jacob.blalock@ihs.gov and PORAOAcquisition@ihs.gov no later than August 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. This amendment supersedes all previously stated quotation due dates and any conflicting quotation-submission email addresses.

Offerors that previously submitted quotations may submit revised quotations in response to this amendment. All quotations considered for award must comply with the solicitation as amended.

Except as amended herein, all other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

AMENDMENT 2 TO COMBINED SYNPOSIS/SOLICITATION

This amendment is issued to provide response to interested vendors' inquiries and update the email address for the submission of quotations to PORAOAcquisition@ihs.gov. Attached is Attachment 5 - Questions and Responses.

AMENDMENT 1 TO COMBINED SYNPOSIS/SOLICITATION

This amendment is issued to implement the requirements of EO 14398, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors. FAR 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (APR 2026) (DEVIATION APR 2026) applies to this acquisition.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with RFO FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation No. 75H71326Q00036 has been issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a firm-fixed-price commercial services purchase order for Medical Waste Disposal Services for the Indian Health Service, Portland Area Office, Western Oregon Service Unit, Salem, Oregon.

The scope of work includes routine regulated medical waste collection and disposal services for the Western Oregon Service Unit, including compliant containers and liners, a secure exterior biohazardous waste storage cabinet, scheduled monthly pickups, one additional high-volume pickup per contract year, transportation, treatment/disposal, manifests, and disposal documentation.

The anticipated period of performance includes one 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods. The base period shall begin within 30 calendar days after award and continue for 12 months. The actual start date and end date will be stated in the resulting award. Each option period, if exercised, will continue for 12 months following the prior performance period.

The place of performance is the Western Oregon Service Unit campus, Chemawa Indian Health Center, 3750 Chemawa Road NE, Salem, Oregon 97305. Government acceptance will occur at the Western Oregon Service Unit.

SOLICITATION INFORMATION

Solicitation Number: 75H71326Q00036

Request Type: Request for Quotation

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Commercial Services

Set-Aside: Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside under the Buy Indian Act

NAICS Code: 562112 - Hazardous Waste Collection

Small Business Size Standard: $47 million average annual receipts

Product Service Code: S222 - Housekeeping - Waste Treatment/Storage

Issue Date: May 11, 2026

Quotation Due Date: June 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time

Submit Quotations To: jacob.blalock@ihs.gov and PORAOAcquisition@ihs.gov

Email Subject Line: 75H71326Q00036 - WOSU Medical Waste Disposal Quote

This requirement is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises. Under the Buy Indian Act, offers are solicited only from Indian Economic Enterprises that are also small business concerns under the applicable NAICS code. Offers received from enterprises that are not both Indian Economic Enterprises and small business concerns will not be considered and will be rejected.

Offerors shall submit a completed IHS Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form with the quotation. The offeror shall remain eligible as an Indian Economic Enterprise at the time of quotation, at the time of award, and throughout contract performance. If an offeror proposes to use subcontractors or teaming partners, the quotation shall clearly identify the proposed subcontracting or teaming arrangement and show how the prime offeror will comply with applicable Buy Indian Act subcontracting limitations.

ATTACHMENTS

- Attachment 1 - Schedule of Items

- Attachment 2 - Performance Work Statement

- Attachment 3 - IHS IEE Representation Form

- Attachment 4 - Wage Determination 2015-5573 Rev. 28

APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the RFO FAR and applicable HHSAR/HHSAM guidance current as of the solicitation issue date.

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial applies to this acquisition.
FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.
FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items applies.

Full text available at http://www.acquisition.gov

- FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management - Registration (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023).

- FAR 52.204-13, System for Award Management - Maintenance (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.204-19, Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014).

- FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999).

- FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000).

- FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.224-1, Privacy Act Notification (APR 1984).

- FAR 52.224-2, Privacy Act (APR 1984).

- FAR 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017).

- FAR 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024).

- FAR 52.232-17, Interest (MAY 2014).

- FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management (OCT 2018).

- FAR 52.233-1, Disputes (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023).

- FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984).

- FAR 52.237-3, Continuity of Services (JAN 1991).

- FAR 52.237-7, Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.240-91, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.240-93, Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (NOV 2025).

- FAR 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2025).

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ACQUISITION REGULATION (HHSAR) (48 CFR CHAPTER 3) CLAUSES:

- HHSAR 352.224-70, Privacy Act (DEC 2015).

- HHSAR 352.226-1, Indian Preference (DEC 2015).

- HHSAR 352.226-2, Indian Preference Program (DEC 2015).

- HHSAR 352.226-4, Notice of Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise Set-Aside (JAN 2022).

- HHSAR 352.226-6, Indian Economic Enterprise Subcontracting Limitations (JAN 2022).

- HHSAR 352.226-7, Indian Economic Enterprise Representation (JAN 2022).

- HHSAR 352.232-71, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (FEB 2022).

- HHSAR 352.237-70, Pro-Children Act (DEC 2015).

- HHSAR 352.237-71, Crime Control Act of 1990 - Reporting of Child Abuse (DEC 2015).

- HHSAR 352.237-72, Crime Control Act of 1990 - Requirement for Background Checks (DEC 2015).

- HHSAR 352.239-73, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Notice (DEC 2015).

- HHSAR 352.239-74, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (DEC 2015).

The Contractor may submit invoices monthly through IPP after services for the invoice period have been performed and accepted. Invoices shall identify the applicable CLIN, service period, pickup date(s), number and type of containers collected, and include copies of applicable manifests or disposal documentation for the invoice period.

INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDENTS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA

Submission of Quotes

Quotations shall be submitted electronically to jacob.blalock@ihs.gov and pao.doa@ihs.gov no later than June 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. The email subject line should read: 75H71326Q00036 - WOSU Medical Waste Disposal Quote.

The Government may consider a quotation received after the due date and time only if the Contracting Officer determines that doing so would not unduly delay the acquisition and would be in the Government interest. Offerors are responsible for ensuring timely receipt.

Quotes shall include:

Completed price quote (CLIN Schedule of Items) with annual fixed prices for the base period and all four option periods, and shall include all labor, management, supervision, containers, liners, secure exterior storage cabinet, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, treatment/disposal fees, manifests, regulatory documentation, insurance, overhead, profit, and other costs necessary to perform the requirement.
Technical Capabilities addressing the Performance Work Statement and evaluation factors below, including regulated medical waste collection and disposal, compliant containers and liners, secure exterior cabinet, monthly service schedule, one annual additional pickup, urgent/high-volume response, manifests and documentation, regulatory compliance, quality control, equipment, and continuity of service.
Prior experience and past performance on recent and relevant medical waste, regulated waste, infectious waste, biohazardous waste, or healthcare waste disposal requirements, including at least three references.
Confirmation of active SAM.gov registration for Federal Government contracts and the offeror's UEI.
Evidence of required licenses, insurance, regulatory permits, and written authority to collect, transport, treat, and/or dispose of regulated medical waste at the Chemawa Indian Health Center address, including any applicable City of Salem or Marion County franchise, exemption, subcontract authorization, or other local authorization.
Completed IEE Form.

Questions

Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing via email to jacob.blalock@ihs.gov and PORAOAcquisition@ihs.gov no later than four (4) business days prior to the closing date. The subject line shall include the solicitation number 75H71326Q00036.

BASIS FOR AWARD

The Government intends to award a contract to the responsible Offeror whose quote represents the best value to the Government, considering price and non-price factors. The Government may award to other than the lowest-priced Offeror.

The Government reserves the right to:

Make no award
Evaluate quotes without discussions
Communicate with Respondents for clarification purposes only
Exclude quotes that fail to follow solicitation instructions

EVALUATION FACTORS

The Government will award a purchase order to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government may make no award if no quotation is technically acceptable, if no offeror is responsible, or if pricing is not determined fair and reasonable.

The following factors will be used to evaluate quotations:

Factor 1 - Technical Capability. The Government will evaluate the extent to which the quotation demonstrates the ability to perform the Performance Work Statement and achieve the required outcomes for regulated medical waste collection and disposal, compliant containers and liners, secure exterior cabinet, monthly pickups, one annual additional pickup, urgent/high-volume response, transportation, treatment/disposal, manifests, regulatory compliance, safety, quality control, and continuity of service. The Government will evaluate whether the proposed staffing, supervision, schedule, equipment, regulatory authorization, and communication approach are adequate for performance at an operating healthcare campus. If subcontractors or teaming partners are proposed, the Government will evaluate whether the arrangement is organized and enforceable and whether the prime offeror demonstrates a credible plan to manage the work and comply with applicable Buy Indian Act subcontracting limitations. A quotation may be found technically unacceptable if it merely restates the PWS without explaining how the work will be performed or if it fails to demonstrate credible capability and legal authority to perform and manage the requirement.

Factor 2 - Past Performance. The Government will evaluate the recency and relevance of the offeror and any proposed major subcontractor experience providing comparable medical waste, regulated waste, infectious waste, biohazardous waste, healthcare waste collection, transportation, treatment/disposal, subcontractor management, and reporting services. The Government may consider references provided by the offeror and information available from other Government or commercial sources. The Government may consider timeliness, quality, regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction, safety, management of subcontractors, and performance on similar requirements. An offeror without any history of Past Performance will receive a neutral rating for this factor.

Factor 3 - Price. The Government will evaluate the total evaluated price, including the base period and all option periods. Total evaluated price will be calculated using the extended annual amounts for all five line items. The Government will determine whether prices are fair and reasonable. The Government may also evaluate price realism to assess whether the quoted annual prices reflect a clear understanding of the requirement and are not so low as to create unacceptable performance risk. The Government may determine a quotation unacceptable if option prices are significantly unbalanced, incomplete, unrealistic, or if the price is not fair and reasonable.

Relative Importance: Factor 1 is more important than Factor 2. Factors 1 and 2, when combined, are more important than Factor 3, Price. Price will become more important as non-price quotations become more equal. The Government may award to other than the lowest-priced offeror.

Options: The Government will evaluate quotations for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

AWARD INFORMATION

A single award is anticipated. Written notice of award or acceptance of a quotation furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the quotation shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. The Government reserves the right to award without exchanges, to communicate with offerors if needed, to reject any or all quotations, and to waive informalities and minor irregularities when in the Government interest.

End of Combined Synopsis-Solicitation.