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Medical Waste Removal

U.S. Department of Justice
Updated Jul 22, 2026 · 16:42 UTC

The USMCFP Springfield needs a small business to remove and dispose of biomedical waste, trace chemotherapy waste, and pharmaceutical hazardous waste.

Key Details

  • What exactly do they need?
  • The contractor shall properly remove and dispose of biomedical waste, trace chemotherapy waste, and pharmaceutical hazardous waste.
  • The contractor shall furnish approved containers for biomedical waste, except sharps containers which the USMCFP self-supplies.
  • The contractor shall perform thermal destruction of infectious waste in environmentally approved incineration facilities.
  • What's the contract structure and timeline?
  • The contract is a solicitation.
  • The estimated maximum weight of biomedical waste to be disposed of is 85,000 pounds a year.
  • How will they pick the winner?
  • The notice doesn't say.
  • When and how do you bid?
  • Bids are due on August 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM.
  • Bids must be submitted through SAM.gov.

Who can apply

  • Any certified small business may apply.

Heads up — easy to miss

  • Pickups will be performed on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of each week, with the time of pickups from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • There will be no pickups on federal holidays.
  • The contractor shall leave ample number of tubs and lids for exchange upon request.

If you're interested, do this first

  • Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
  • Review the solicitation and ensure you understand the requirements.
  • Plan your bid strategy and prepare your proposal.

Primary point of contact

Name
DEREK RAMSEY
Email
dramsey1@bop.gov
Phone
(417) 837-1700

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