Medical Waste Incineration Services – Fort Detrick, MD
Sources Sought: Medical Waste Incineration Services – Fort Detrick, MD
The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Rock Island, on behalf of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command, is seeking qualified sources for the operation and maintenance of a future medical waste incinerator facility at Fort Detrick, Maryland. This Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated facility will utilize a Pennram incinerator currently under construction to process more than 1,000,000 pounds of Regulated Medical Waste annually. The scope of work includes comprehensive facility management, incinerator process control, ash disposal, air pollution control maintenance, and environmental monitoring. The contractor will manage waste from Biosafety Level 2, 3, and 4 laboratories while adhering to Department of Defense guidelines and federal environmental regulations.
This requirement is identified under NAICS code 562211, Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal, and PSC S222, Housekeeping- Waste Treatment/Storage. There is currently no set-aside assigned to this solicitation. The government anticipates awarding a long-term contract with a performance period beginning in mid-2027, contingent upon the completion of the facility. The operating contractor will be responsible for all aspects of facility security, emergency response protocols for biohazards, and preventative and corrective maintenance of all equipment.
Interested parties must submit capability statements and industry feedback by February 5, 2026. Submissions should be directed to Alex Hatlestad and should address the company’s experience with air pollution control systems, continuous emissions monitoring, and the handling of waste from high-level biosafety laboratories. Documentation available for this notice includes a draft Performance Work Statement and an industry expertise questionnaire. This Sources Sought notice, issued under solicitation number W519TC-25-R-0054, is for planning purposes only to develop a future acquisition strategy.
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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.