How to bid on Medical Waste Removal for USMCFP Springfield, Department of Justice

What the agency is buying

The USMCFP Springfield, part of the Department of Justice, needs a contractor to remove and dispose of various types of medical waste. This includes biomedical waste, pharmaceutical hazardous waste, and trace chemotherapy waste. The contractor must provide appropriate containers for most waste types and ensure proper disposal at approved incineration facilities, following all federal, state, and local regulations, including those from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

The majority of the work involves biomedical waste removal, estimated at up to 85,000 pounds per year, with pickups required three times a week. Pharmaceutical hazardous waste pickups are estimated at three times per year, and trace chemotherapy waste is currently less than 12 bags per year. Pickups will occur near the West Gate of USMCFP Springfield, Missouri.

Key dates and deadlines

The deadline for submitting proposals for this opportunity is August 19, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET. This deadline has been extended by two weeks from the original closing date. All required documents and information must be submitted by this time.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for businesses specializing in medical waste management and disposal. Firms should have experience with biomedical waste, pharmaceutical hazardous waste, and trace chemotherapy waste, and be fully compliant with all relevant federal, state, and local environmental and health regulations. The contractor must be able to provide approved containers and operate licensed vehicles with licensed personnel. This falls under the healthcare category for government contracting.

How to respond

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Tips for a competitive response

Clearly detail your experience with each type of waste specified: biomedical, pharmaceutical hazardous, and trace chemotherapy. Emphasize your compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, particularly those from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and your ability to provide proper disposal or thermal destruction at approved facilities.

Outline your proposed pickup schedule and how you will accommodate the required three weekly biomedical waste pickups, as well as the less frequent pharmaceutical and chemotherapy waste pickups. Describe the containers you will provide, ensuring they meet the specified dimensions and sanitation requirements. Provide clear evidence of your personnel's licensing and your vehicles' approvals for waste transport. Since a wage determination is incorporated, ensure your proposal reflects compliance with those labor standards.