Biohazard Waste Removal Services Homestead ARB

This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for biohazard waste removal services at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida. The contractor must provide all labor, tools, supplies, and equipment for the pick-up and disposal of medical waste generated by the 482nd Medical Squadron. Services include monthly pick-ups, emergency services, and coordination with the customer. The contractor is responsible for providing appropriate containers, ensuring proper labeling and packaging according to federal regulations (49 CFR Part 173), and transporting waste to an EPA-approved disposal site. Key responsibilities also include providing medical waste tracking forms, certificates of destruction, and ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. The contractor must have a minimum of two years of experience in medical waste disposal, submit monthly invoices, and will be held liable for errors or omissions. The government will provide secure storage space for containers.

The document is a Q&A for a Sources Sought solicitation regarding Biohazard Waste Removal at Homestead Air Reserve Base. It addresses key questions from potential contractors, clarifying that the contract will likely be a base year with four option years, though this is yet to be determined. The government cannot provide an estimated annual contract value but states that the estimated volume of medical biohazard waste is 50 lbs per monthly pickup. There is no set timeframe for the full solicitation release but it is anticipated within one to two months, and there is no incumbent contractor for this new requirement.

This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide medical biohazard waste removal services at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida. The contractor's responsibilities include collecting, packaging, transporting, and disposing of medical waste from the 482nd Medical Squadron to a licensed treatment and disposal facility. Key requirements include obtaining base access and identification for personnel, providing all necessary containers, bags, and labels, and furnishing specific certifications such as a state of Florida biohazard hauling authority, a county business license for Homestead, FL, and liability insurance. The contractor must also complete detailed shipping manifests for each pickup and ensure the waste is treated to be noninfectious and unrecognizable. Medical waste pickups will occur once per month, with emergency pickups available as needed. The government will provide storage space for contractor-furnished containers, and government personnel will package the medical waste according to contractor procedures.

This is a Sources Sought notice from the 482nd Contracting Flight at Homestead ARB, FL, seeking information from potential contractors for biohazard waste removal services. It is not a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarded. The purpose is to identify qualified sources and their size classifications (e.g., small, large business) to determine potential set-aside or restricted competition. The applicable NAICS code is 562112, with a small business size standard of $47 million. Interested companies must submit a Capabilities Statement by March 23, 2026, 9:00 AM (EST), via email to nika.salemi.2@us.af.mil. The statement must include company information, business type, SAM registration (CAGE code), GSA Schedule Number (if applicable), and evidence of full capability to provide all required services as outlined in the draft PWS (Attachment 1). Partial support responses will not be accepted.