Sources Sought: Sharps, Medical, and Pharmaceutical Waste Collection and Disposal

The Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Leavenworth, Kansas, is conducting market research to identify firms capable of providing sharps, medical, and pharmaceutical waste collection and disposal services. The anticipated start date is October 1, 2026. The requirement includes twice‑annual medical‑waste pickups (12‑15 boxes per pickup), annual pharmaceutical‑waste pickups (8‑10 containers), provision or exchange of containers and biohazard bags, and transport of waste from a secure location to an outside pickup point. Respondents must submit a questionnaire and up to three pages describing capabilities; no price quote is requested. The Government will use the information to shape future solicitations. • Service start: Oct 1 2026 • Pickups: 2 medical + 1 pharma per year (quarterly scheduling possible) • Volume: ≈30 × 33‑gal boxes, 10 × 18‑gal pharma containers, 1 × 1.4‑qt container annually • Required deliverables: provision of containers/bags, licensed transport, manifest verification, compliance with EPA/Federal/Kansas regulations • Response deadline: Aug 31 2026 12:00 CT (email) • No pricing required; this is a sources‑sought/market‑research notice.