S205--New: 5-Year Ordering Period (02/01/2026 - 01/31/2031) Solid Waste & Recyclables Collection/Disposal Services for the Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital (Hines, IL) and the Joliet CBOC.
ID: 36C25226Q0162Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/GARBAGE COLLECTION (S205)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/05e09a4c30a749cf892557adf25e3901/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for a five-year contract for solid waste and recyclables collection and disposal services at the Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois, and its affiliated Joliet Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). This procurement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC) and will be structured as an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with firm-fixed unit pricing, covering a period from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2031, including five one-year priced periods. The services are critical for maintaining sanitary conditions and compliance with environmental regulations at the healthcare facilities. Interested contractors must submit their quotes by January 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time, and can contact Contracting Officer Scott Sands at Scott.Sands2@va.gov or (414) 844-4800 for further information. The minimum guarantee for the contract is $2,500.00, with a ceiling of $6,250,000.00.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Scott SandsContracting Officer
    (414) 844-4800
    Scott.Sands2@va.gov
    Files
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    36C25226Q0162_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a presolicitation notice for a new five-year contract (February 1, 2026 – January 31, 2031) for solid waste and recyclables collection and disposal services. This contract will cover the Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital in Hines, IL, and the Joliet CBOC. The solicitation number is 36C25226Q0162, with a response deadline of January 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time. This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC) and falls under NAICS code 562111 (Solid Waste Collection). The contracting office is located in Milwaukee, WI, and Scott Sands is the point of contact.
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    RFQ - 36C25226Q0162.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting quotes for solid waste and recyclables collection and disposal services at the Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital in Hines, IL, and its affiliated Joliet CBOC. This Request for Quote (RFQ) is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside, requiring offerors to be verified in the Small Business Administration's database. The contract will be an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with firm-fixed unit pricing, covering a five-year ordering period from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2031, with five one-year priced periods. The scope includes various container types and collection frequencies across numerous buildings and locations, including treated waste. A site visit is scheduled for January 7, 2026, and questions are due by January 9, 2026. Contractors must adhere to strict facility requirements, security, and privacy controls, including records management, and utilize electronic invoicing through Tungsten Network. The minimum guarantee for the IDIQ is $2,500.00, with a ceiling of $6,250,000.00.
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