S222--BIO-WASTE AND SHARPS DISPOSAL SERVICE BASE 4
ID: 36C25725Q0154Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Collection (562112)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- WASTE TREATMENT/STORAGE (S222)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7f6b3af2148f4e4a96bd05a14ee80bac/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide medical waste removal, sharps container treatment/recycling, and final disposal services for the Valley Coastal Bend Veterans Health Care System in Harlingen, Texas. The procurement aims to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while maintaining effective waste management and safety standards in healthcare facilities. This contract will have a one-year base period with four optional years, starting on April 1, 2025, and interested parties must respond to the Sources Sought Notice by 9:00 AM Central Time on December 31, 2024, providing necessary business details and pricing estimates to the Contracting Officer, Mr. Shawn R. Reinhart, at shawn.reinhart@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mr. Shawn R. ReinhartContracting Officer
    (254) 421-6661
    shawn.reinhart@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking sources for medical waste removal, sharps container treatment/recycling, and final disposal services for the Valley Coastal Bend Veterans Health Care System. The initiative involves collecting, treating, and disposing of various medical waste, including regulated sharps and biohazard materials, with specific attention to adhering to federal, state, and local regulations. Interested contractors are invited to respond to this Sources Sought Notice by December 31, 2024, which aims to assess the availability of service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB) and others capable of providing these services. The contract will span a one-year base period with four optional years, commencing on April 1, 2025. Contractors must submit details about their business registration and pricing estimates, which will inform the forthcoming solicitation strategy. The process includes maintaining adequate waste management, safety compliance, quality assurances, and coordination of collection schedules. This document emphasizes the commitment to environmental management while ensuring suitable medical waste handling throughout the involved healthcare facilities.
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