Medical Waste Incineration Services – Fort Detrick, MD
Sources Sought: Medical Waste Incineration Services – Fort Detrick, MD
Contact and place of performance
Alex Hatlestad
Frederick, MD 21702
USA
The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Rock Island, on behalf of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC), is issuing this Sources Sought notice to identify qualified sources capable of providing comprehensive operation and maintenance services for a future medical waste incinerator facility planned for construction at Fort Detrick, Maryland. This facility will be a Government-Owned, Contra...
View moreThe United States Government (USG) anticipates awarding a long-term contract with an anticipated period of performance commencing mid-2027, contingent upon facility completion. The facility is projected to process more than 1,000,000 pounds of RMW annually.
Information Requested:
The USG encourages all responsible interested sources to submit their capabilities/qualification data demonstrating experience in the operation and maintenance of similar incinerator facilities. Interested companies should respond by providing the USG the following information:
Additionally, the USG requests industry feedback on more specific questions detailed in the “Industry Expertise” document attached to this Sources Sought.
Submission Information:
All information shall be submitted via email to Alex Hatlestad at [email protected] and Benjamin Gillen at [email protected] no later than 2:00 PM CT on September 22, 2025.
Disclaimer:
This is a Sources Sought notice for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal, nor as an obligation on the part of the USG. The USG does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Sources Sought notice or otherwise pay for information solicited. Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary. Please identify any proprietary information submitted. The USG intends to utilize the information received only to develop the acquisition strategy for future requirements. All of the information stated above is subject to change. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, the USG will publish a solicitation notice.
12/19/2025: DRAFT PWS POSTED
The USG invites industry stakeholders to review the attached draft PWS (Fort Detrick Incinerator Draft PWS v.01) for the Medical Waste Incinerator Facility Operations and Maintenance at Fort Detrick, Maryland.
Your feedback is critical to ensuring that the PWS is comprehensive and aligned with industry standards. We greatly value your insights and encourage you to provide comments and questions regarding the content and requirements outlined in the document.
Please submit your feedback/questions by 05 February 2026 to the following email addresses:
Thank you for your attention to this matter. We look forward to your responses.
The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI), acting for the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC), issued this Sources Sought notice to identify qualified vendors for the operation and maintenance of a new medical waste incinerator facility at Fort Detrick, Maryland. This Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) facility is currently under construction and will utilize a Pennram incinerator to process more than 1,000,000 pounds of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) annually. The scope includes managing waste from Biosafety Level 2, 3, and 4 laboratories, overseeing air pollution control systems, performing preventative and corrective maintenance, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
This requirement is identified under NAICS 562211, Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal, and PSC S222, Housekeeping- Waste Treatment/Storage. There is currently no set-aside designated for this procurement. The government anticipates a long-term contract with a performance period beginning in mid-2027, contingent upon the completion of facility construction. Responsibilities involve waste receiving and tracking, ash disposal, environmental monitoring, facility security, and emergency response protocols for biohazardous materials.
Responses to this notice and feedback on the draft Performance Work Statement are due by February 5, 2026. Submissions should include company capabilities, personnel expertise, and specific experience managing medical waste incineration and continuous emissions monitoring systems. Documentation related to this notice includes two attachments: a draft PWS posted on December 19, 2025, and an industry expertise document posted on August 14, 2025. All correspondence regarding solicitation number W519TC-25-R-0054 is directed to the point of contact, Alex Hatlestad.
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