S205--RFQ: Pharmaceutical Waste Treatment Disposal Services (MEDVAMC)
ID: 36C25625Q0163Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/GARBAGE COLLECTION (S205)

Set Aside

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

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for Pharmaceutical Waste Treatment Disposal Services at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas, including its outpatient clinics in Beaumont and Lufkin. The procurement requires contractors to provide all necessary labor, tools, materials, and equipment for the collection, treatment, and disposal of controlled substance pharmaceutical waste, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local hazardous waste regulations. This contract, set as a firm-fixed price with a base period of one year and four optional years, underscores the VA's commitment to effective waste management solutions in its healthcare facilities. Interested Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) must submit their proposals by the extended deadline of February 20, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time, and can contact Contract Specialist Quentin Chew at Quentin.Chew@va.gov or (713) 791-1414 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Quentin ChewContract Specialist
    (713) 791-1414
    Quentin.Chew@va.gov
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    Posted
    The document is an amendment to a solicitation from the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically from the Network Contracting Office 16. The purpose of the amendment (0001) is to extend the submission deadline for vendor offers regarding solicitation number 36C25625Q0163. The new response deadline is set for February 20, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time, extending it from the previous date of February 11, 2025. This amendment aims to inform all potential bidders of the revised timeline to ensure adequate participation in the procurement process by allowing more time for submissions. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for Pharmaceutical Waste Treatment Disposal Services at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX, along with its outpatient clinics in Beaumont and Lufkin. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is set as a firm-fixed price contract with a base period of one year, plus four optional years, totaling a maximum of five years. Contractors must be certified as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The contractor will provide all necessary labor, tools, materials, and equipment for the collection, treatment, and disposal of controlled substance pharmaceutical waste. Compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding hazardous waste is mandatory. Services include daily waste pickups, maintaining designated storage containers, and thorough documentation of waste management processes. The contractor is required to ensure all members handling hazardous materials are trained and equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). The RFQ includes detailed descriptions of service provisions, operational hours, responsibilities regarding regulatory compliance, and specific terms for invoicing and payment processes. With a positive response expected by February 11, 2025, this contract underscores the VA's commitment to secure and effective waste management solutions for its healthcare facilities.
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    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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