SOURCE SOUGHT - WEWOKA IHS BIO-HAZARD WASTE REMOVAL
ID: IHS1504056Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICEOK CITY AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCOKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73114, USA

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- WASTE TREATMENT/STORAGE (S222)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1e3fec085470423dae085a9c4e787417/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking qualified Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) for bio-hazard waste removal services at the Wewoka Indian Health Center in Oklahoma. The procurement aims to ensure compliance with the Buy Indian Act, emphasizing the involvement of Indian-owned businesses in federal contracting while managing the labor, transportation, and supplies necessary for bi-weekly waste removal. This initiative is critical for maintaining health and safety standards in the handling of bio-hazard waste, which requires adherence to relevant regulations and the provision of necessary equipment and training. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements and the Buy Indian Act Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form by 2:00 PM CST on January 3, 2025, to Mary Ann Yocham at maryann.yocham@ihs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mary Ann Yocham
    (405) 951-6043
    (405) 951-3771
    MaryAnn.Yocham@ihs.gov
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    BioHazard Waste SS.pdf
    The document outlines a Sources Sought notice from the Indian Health Service (IHS) to identify Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEEs) for the bio-hazard waste removal at the Wewoka Indian Health Center in Oklahoma. The purpose is to comply with the Buy Indian Act, emphasizing local Indian economic participation in contracting. Interested vendors are urged to submit their capabilities demonstrating relevant experience and should include specific business information such as their socioeconomic status, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and compliance with SAM registration. The project requires the contractor to manage labor, transportation, and supplies for bi-weekly waste removal, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The contractor must provide necessary equipment, training, and documentation for the process and is responsible for security and confidentiality on-site. The initial term is 12 months, with options for extension. The notice stresses the voluntary nature of responses, not binding the government to issue contracts, and sets clear expectations regarding response details and deadlines. This initiative supports the government’s strategic goals to involve Indian-owned businesses in federal contracting while ensuring the efficient handling of bio-hazard waste under the regulatory framework.
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