S222--Sharps Maintenance & Removal, MA, 36C255-25-AP-0009, 657-25-1-2098-0002 (VA-25-00012289)
ID: 36C25525Q0225Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Collection (562112)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- WASTE TREATMENT/STORAGE (S222)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/edcb74a86ce24d08ac4dd4a7aa7450eb/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors for the maintenance and removal of sharps containers at the VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. The procurement aims to ensure compliance with federal and state standards by providing reusable, puncture-proof, and leak-proof sharps containers, along with necessary training for medical center staff and regular maintenance services. This initiative is crucial for effective medical waste management across approximately 350 locations within the facility, enhancing safety and operational efficiency. Interested parties must respond to the Request for Information by March 4, 2025, and can contact Contract Specialist George Johnson at george.johnson9@va.gov or by phone at 913-946-1988 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    George JohnsonContract Specialist
    (913) 946-1988
    george.johnson9@va.gov
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    36C25525Q0225.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified contractors for the maintenance and removal of sharps containers at the VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. This Request for Information (RFI) is for planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. The contractor will provide various sharps containers, brackets, and storage carts to meet specific federal and state standards, ensuring safety in medical waste management across approximately 350 locations within the facility. The required sharps containers must be reusable, puncture-proof, leak-proof, and equipped with features such as overfill protection and tamper resistance. The contractor must also offer training to medical center staff, remove existing containers, and maintain service quality by providing on-site technicians for regular pick-up and by delivering sanitized containers. Responses to the RFI should include company details, size classification, and information demonstrating the ability to meet stipulated requirements. Interested parties must respond by March 4, 2025, to be considered for a potential future solicitation announcement. The RFI serves as a preliminary step to gauge market capabilities and inform acquisition decisions.
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