FPSU Medical waste service
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Billings Area Indian Health Service (IHS) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for medical waste pickup and disposal services for the Fort Peck Service Unit in Poplar and Wolf Point, MT. The agency intends to award a contract to STERICYCLE INC., citing them as the only source capable of providing these services in the area. This is not a request for competitive proposals, but firms that believe they can provide the service are encouraged to identify themselves.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the removal and disposal of all regulated medical waste generated by the Fort Peck Service Unit, specifically at the Verne E. Gibbs Health Center in Poplar, MT, and the Chief Redstone Health Center in Wolf Point, MT. Key requirements include:
- Bi-weekly collection of medical waste.
- Provision of adequate containers (historically 28-gallon bins) and red bags for waste collection.
- Removal and replacement of bins at the time of pick-up.
- Compliance with all state and federal regulations, including the Montana Infectious Waste Management Act and OSHA.
- Meeting all safety and CMMS accreditation standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: STERICYCLE INC.
- Product Service Code: 4540 (Waste Disposal Equipment)
- Period of Performance: October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, with four (4) option years.
- Response Deadline for Interested Firms: June 2, 2026, at 21:30 UTC (within 7 days of publication).
- Published Date: May 26, 2026
Place of Performance
- Verne E. Gibbs Health Center, 107 H Street, Poplar, MT 59255
- Chief Redstone Health Center, 550 6th Ave North, Wolf Point, MT 59201
Additional Notes
Information received from interested firms will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The government's decision not to compete this action is at its discretion. The government will provide secure storage locations for medical waste bins and access to storage sheds at pickup.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Ashley Flynn (ashley.flynn@ihs.gov)