How to bid on medical waste removal for the Federal Bureau of Prisons

What the Bureau of Prisons is buying

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is seeking medical waste pickup and disposal at USMCFP Springfield in Springfield, Missouri. Pickups are required Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The estimated volume is 85,000 pounds per year, and billing is based on actual waste weight, excluding reusable tubs and lids.

The contract is for 12 months from award, with an option to extend for six months. The agency says it will consider price and past performance when selecting the best-value quotation.

Deadline and pickup schedule

The response deadline is October 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. The solicitation states that a completed SF1449 v2 form and a quotation that meets the Statement of Work are required for consideration.

During the contract, pickups are scheduled three times each week. There are no pickups on federal holidays; a pickup falling on a holiday moves to the next business day. Pickup times are 7:30–10:30 AM or 11:30 AM–2:30 PM.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity suits medical waste collection and disposal firms that can serve Springfield, Missouri, on a recurring schedule and meet applicable federal, EPA, and Missouri licensing and regulatory requirements.

A vendor should be prepared to handle infectious medical waste, including dialysis, dressing-change, and sharps waste, and to provide reusable containers, liners, and tape as described in the Statement of Work.

How to access and submit a response

To reach the opportunity, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click opens the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents.

Complete and return the document titled “15B41427Q00000002 GC-USMCFP SPRINGFIELD-MED WASTE REMOVAL SF1449 v2” to both Solicitation Officials. The solicitation says the quotation must conform to its requirements and the Statement of Work.

Prepare a clear, competitive quotation

Read the solicitation form and Statement of Work together, then check that your response addresses every stated requirement. Explain how your firm will maintain the Monday, Wednesday, and Friday schedule, including holiday rescheduling, and manage the expected variation in tub counts.

Make pricing easy to review and consistent with the solicitation’s line items. Since payment is based on actual waste weight, state how your pricing and weight records will support accurate invoices. The Statement of Work calls for pickup dates, pickup counts, total waste weight, and contract pricing on each invoice.

Describe relevant past performance and how your firm meets the applicable licensing and regulatory requirements. Check the completed form for missing information before sending it to both Solicitation Officials.