S222--Regulated Medical Waste Services St. Cloud VAMC

The Saint Cloud VA Health Care System requires a contractor for regulated medical waste services, including the collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of infectious, sharp, and trace chemotherapy waste. This firm-fixed-priced service contract has a one-year base and four one-year option periods, running from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030. The contractor must supply all labor, equipment, and materials, including odor-free, leak-proof, fire-retardant containers and specific waste bags. An estimated 71,000 pounds of waste are generated annually. The contractor is responsible for waste tracking, manifest systems, and providing certificates of treatment and destruction. Compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including DOT and OSHA standards, is mandatory. The contractor must hold all necessary permits and licenses and provide contingency plans and employee training documentation. Collections will occur three times a week at the main VA location and monthly at CBOCs, with emergency services available within 24 hours. Invoices must be submitted in arrears, detailing waste type, quantity, weight, and price per pound.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, has issued a Sources Sought Notice (36C26326Q0046) for market research to identify small business sources capable of providing Regulated Medical Waste Services for the St. Cloud VA Medical Center. This notice specifically seeks Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), and other Small Businesses. The NAICS code for these services is 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal) with a size standard of $47 million, and the Product Service Code is S222. This is solely for informational purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue one. Interested parties must submit capability statements via email to Arielle Lifto (Arielle.lifto@va.gov) by October 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time, including company details, UEI number, contact information, small business status, and any GSA FSS contract number.