Sources Sought: Medical Waste Incineration Services – Fort Detrick, MD
ID: W519TC-25-R-0054Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RIROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-0000, USA

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211)

PSC

WASTE DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT (4540)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3139e373ae944d72bb6461362c1b8620/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Rock Island, is seeking qualified sources for Medical Waste Incineration Services at Fort Detrick, Maryland. The procurement involves comprehensive operation and maintenance services for a Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) medical waste incinerator facility, which will process over one million pounds of regulated medical waste annually, including waste from Biosafety Level 2, 3, and 4 laboratories. This initiative is critical for ensuring environmentally sound disposal and compliance with stringent safety and security standards in medical waste management. Interested parties must submit their capabilities and qualifications by 2:00 PM CT on September 22, 2025, to Alex Hatlestad at alex.j.hatlestad.civ@army.mil and Benjamin Gillen at benjamin.j.gillen.civ@army.mil.

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    Fort Detrick Incinerator Draft PWS v0.1 19Dec2025.docx
    This draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines requirements for operating the new Medical Waste Incinerator Facility at Fort Detrick, Maryland. The non-personal services contract requires a contractor to operate, maintain, monitor, and support the facility, including waste pickup, transport, disposal, emissions control, and environmental compliance. The facility will process approximately one million pounds of regulated medical waste annually, including from BSL-3/BSL-4 laboratories, with a focus on biosafety, compliance, and public health. Key objectives include continuous incineration capacity, meeting environmental standards, maintaining facility availability, ensuring qualified personnel, accurate reporting, and robust safety programs. The contract is a firm-fixed-price for a 5-year base period with a 5-year option, requiring the contractor to provide personnel, equipment, and services while adhering to strict quality control, safety, environmental management, and security protocols.
    Industry Expertise (Additional Information).docx
    This document, "Industry Feedback- Ft. Detrick Incineration Sources Sought," is a request for information from potential contractors regarding medical waste incineration services. It seeks feedback on various aspects, including recommended contract structures (e.g., fixed-price, cost-plus), pricing models (e.g., cost per pound, hourly rate), and performance-based incentives for environmental compliance and operational efficiency. The document also addresses core operational capabilities, emphasizing challenges, mitigation strategies, staffing requirements, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance. Furthermore, it inquires about long-term performance, focusing on preventative maintenance programs and downtime management strategies. Finally, the request encourages innovative approaches to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance environmental performance in medical waste incineration.
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