CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT COLLECTION AND DESTRUCTION
ID: 36C26225Q0630Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

All Other Support Services (561990)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: PAPER SHREDDING (R614)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6a6340d65c15445e880d0505112e78ef/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) to provide confidential document collection and destruction services in Phoenix, Arizona. The contractor will be responsible for supplying all necessary labor, equipment, and materials to manage sensitive document destruction at various VA locations, including maintaining secure containers and ensuring on-site shredding in compliance with NIST standards and HIPAA regulations. This procurement emphasizes the importance of secure handling of sensitive information while supporting veteran-owned businesses. Interested parties must submit their qualifications and capability statements by March 18, 2025, and can contact Jasmon Cornick at jasmon.cornick@va.gov or 480-466-7924 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jasmon Cornick
    (480) 466-7924
    jasmon.cornick@va.gov
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    S02. 36C26225Q0630 CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENT COLLECTION AND DESTRUCTION .pdf
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs for confidential document collection and destruction services, aimed at identifying qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) interested in providing these services. The announcement requests responses by March 18, 2025, detailing each company’s qualifications, including technical expertise, and capability statements. The contractor's responsibilities include supplying all labor, equipment, and materials to manage sensitive document destruction at various VA locations in Phoenix, AZ. This includes maintaining a specific number of secure containers, performing regular voids of these containers, and ensuring all shredding is conducted on-site. Key requirements include adherence to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, delivering a Certificate of Destruction within five working days post-service, and compliance with information protection laws such as HIPAA. The document illustrates the government's emphasis on partnering with veteran-owned businesses while ensuring the secure handling of sensitive information.
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