ContractSolicitationTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

FY26 GSU THC Pharmaceutical Medication Returns [base+3options]

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 75H71026Q00012
Response Deadline
Dec 19, 2025
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Indian Health Service's Navajo Area, is soliciting proposals for pharmaceutical medication returns at the Tohatchi Health Center in New Mexico. This procurement, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, requires offerors to provide waste disposal services, including waste characterization, container provision, staff training, and ongoing support, over a base year and three option years, with the contract period running from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The services are critical for managing hazardous pharmaceutical waste in compliance with federal regulations, ensuring safe disposal and environmental protection. Interested parties must submit their proposals by December 19, 2025, at 3:00 PM MS, and can direct inquiries to Ken Parrish at Ken.Parrish@ihs.gov or by phone at 928-871-1342.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
562112
Hazardous Waste Collection
PSC Code
S222
HOUSEKEEPING- WASTE TREATMENT/STORAGE

Solicitation Documents

2 Files
75H71026Q00012 Pharmaceutical.pdf
PDF578 KBDec 18, 2025
AI Summary
This government solicitation (No. 75H71026Q00012) is an RFP for pharmaceutical waste disposal services for the Tohatchi Health Center Pharmacy Department in Tohatchi, New Mexico. The contract includes a base year (01/01/2026 – 12/31/2026) and three option years for continued service, with the final option year ending on 11/30/2029. The services required include waste characterization, provision of containers, staff training, guidance on packaging and labeling, tracked shipping, and ongoing aftercare support, managing both RCRA/DOT hazardous materials and DEA/state-specific classifications. All invoices must be submitted electronically via the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The solicitation is set aside for small businesses and includes various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and Department of Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) clauses, as well as specific Indian Health Service, Navajo Area terms regarding the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and unauthorized commitments. The offer due date is December 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM MS.
Sol_75H71026Q00012_Amd_0001.pdf
PDF129 KBDec 18, 2025
AI Summary
Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 75H71026Q00012 extends the due date for offers from November 12, 2025, to December 19, 2025, at 3:00 PM MS. The amendment also provides answers to ten questions from offerors regarding the solicitation. Key clarifications include confirming no historical waste volumes or previous vendors, specifying a quarterly pickup frequency for waste, and confirming the facility's willingness to package inhalers, iodine, and normal hazardous materials separately, utilize RX Destroyer for controlled substances, and provide an itemized list of expectations for proper classification. The facility does not process trace chemo, pathological waste, RMW, or sharps. The period of performance for the contract is January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedDec 9, 2025
amendedAmendment #1Dec 12, 2025
amendedLatest AmendmentDec 18, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineDec 19, 2025
expiryArchive DateJan 3, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Sub-Tier
INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE
Office
NAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVC

Point of Contact

Name
Ken Parrish

Place of Performance

Tohatchi, New Mexico, UNITED STATES

Official Sources