S205--Waste and Recycling Services
ID: 36C25626Q0234Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Collection (562112)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/GARBAGE COLLECTION (S205)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/60de11d77950467da465237387d165af/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified contractors to provide waste and recycling services for the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) in Fayetteville, Arkansas, along with three Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in Missouri and Arkansas. The procurement includes regulated medical waste and solid waste pickup, transport, treatment, and disposal, as well as recycling services, with contractors required to have a minimum of five years of relevant experience and the ability to offer 24-hour emergency services while complying with all applicable regulations. This opportunity is critical for maintaining health and safety standards within the VA facilities, and interested parties must submit their responses by December 16, 2025, addressing specific questions outlined in the solicitation document, with William Shaver serving as the primary contact for inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    William ShaverContract Specialist
    (601) 206-6953
    William.Shaver@va.gov
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    36C25626Q0234_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16, has issued a Sources Sought Notice (Solicitation Number 36C25626Q0234) for Waste and Recycling Services. The response deadline is December 16, 2025, at 07:00 Central Time, Chicago, USA. This notice is designated under Product Service Code S205 and NAICS Code 562112. The services are intended for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks, located at 1100 N. College Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72703. William Shaver is the Contract Specialist and point of contact. The notice directs interested parties to review the attached document 36C25626Q0234 for full details.
    36C25626Q0234.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 issued a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) to identify potential sources for waste and recycling services for the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and three Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in Missouri and Arkansas. This notice is for market research to define the procurement strategy for a forthcoming solicitation. The services include regulated medical waste and solid waste pickup, transport, treatment, and disposal, as well as recycling services for various materials. Contractors must have five years of experience in regulated medical waste collection and disposal, offer 24-hour emergency services, and comply with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations. Responses are due by December 16, 2025, and must address specific questions regarding manufacturing, business size, authorized distributorship, contact information, small business designations, existing government contracts, and proposed benefits/pricing.
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