This document is an amendment to Solicitation Number 36C25026Q0064, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, for Biohazardous Waste Removal and Disposal Services at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, MI, and its associated clinics. The amendment provides responses to questions from offerors, corrects language regarding Past Performance experience and the Statement of Work (SOW), and revises CLIN information. Key changes include flexibility in pick-up schedules for clinics, clarification on who provides various waste containers (VA provides sharps cabinets/inserts, contractor provides super packs, totes, boxes for incineration, and red bag liners), and an agreement to extend the manifest submission timeline to 45 days. The VA also clarifies that it is a mercury-free site and will not be charged for mercury contamination in contractor equipment. The solicitation closes on November 20, 2025, at 12:00 PM NOON EDT.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO 10) has issued a presolicitation notice for biohazardous waste removal and disposal services at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, MI. This Request for Quotation (RFQ), identified by solicitation number 36C25026Q0064, is a small business set-aside open to vendors certified with SAM.gov. The procurement falls under NAICS code 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal Services) with a $47 million size standard, and Product Service Code S222 (Housekeeping - Waste Treatment / Storage). Responses are due by November 20, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Morgan Stein is the point of contact. Detailed instructions will be provided in the upcoming solicitation.
This government Request for Quote (RFQ) is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO 10), for Biohazardous Waste Removal and Disposal Services for the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center and its associated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The contract is for a firm-fixed price with a base period and four one-year option periods, spanning from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030. The contractor will be responsible for the management, packaging, storage, transportation, and destruction of various biohazardous materials, including sharps, pathological, and trace chemotherapy wastes. This includes providing a 53-foot refrigerated trailer for the main campus, bulk containers for clinics, and ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. The contractor must also provide training to government staff, monthly summary reports, and assist with emergency operations by scheduling waste pickups before adverse weather events. The main campus is estimated to generate 11,090-14,482 lbs/month of waste, with clinics generating 50-250 lbs/month. Invoices will be submitted electronically, and payments will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer. Key dates include an offer due date of November 20, 2025, a site visit on November 13, 2025, and technical questions due by November 17, 2025.
The Statement of Department of Labor Wage Determination Compliance is a certification required for government contracts, specifically referencing solicitation 36C25026Q0064. Companies must affirm that all employees working under the resultant contract will be paid at or above the Department of Labor Wage Determination rates, as outlined in the Performance Requirements Summary of the Performance Work Statement. This compliance is essential for all labor categories relevant to the county where the supported VA medical center is located. The document requires signatures from the company's owner, CEO, and COO, along with company details, ensuring adherence to federal wage standards in government procurements.