This government solicitation, 36C25526Q0124, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, outlines a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Hazardous Waste and Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal Services at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. The contract, effective from February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2031, has a guaranteed minimum of $50,000.00 and a ceiling of $500,000.00. The services include routine and emergency disposal of various waste types, annual employee training, and consulting on environmental regulations, all in compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, equipment, and permits, ensuring environmentally sound disposal methods and maintaining a centralized waste tracking system.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 has issued a presolicitation notice (Solicitation Number: 36C25526Q0124) for hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal services at the Kansas City VA Medical Center (KCVAMC). This requirement includes routine waste disposal and annual training for KCVAMC employees on waste handling and disposal. The solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC) with a NAICS Code of 562211. Responses are due by January 15, 2026, at 16:00 Central Time. Leslie Ross is the contracting officer. This notice outlines the VA's need for specialized waste management to ensure environmental compliance and safety at the KCVAMC.
The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for Hazardous Waste Disposal at the Kansas City VA Medical Center outlines the methods and frequency for monitoring contractor compliance with waste removal services. It details six surveillance methods: Direct Observation, Periodic Inspection, Random Sampling, Performance Metrics Review, Contractor Self-Reporting, and Customer Feedback. The QASP specifies monthly surveillance for waste removal procedures, documentation, equipment maintenance, safety protocols, hazardous waste disposal, quality control reports, and waste management data. Emergency response is reviewed after each incident, while contractor licensing and overall performance are assessed quarterly. Key performance metrics include completion rates, documentation accuracy, safety compliance, emergency response times, equipment maintenance, contractor certifications, quality control findings, and customer satisfaction. Roles and responsibilities are assigned to the Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer's Representative, and Safety Officer to ensure oversight and adherence to regulations.
This document outlines the incorporation of U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) Service Contract Act (SCA) wage determinations into a government contract, specifically for Jackson County, MO. It states that these wage determinations, identified by number 2015-5105, revision 27, dated 12/2/25, have the same legal force as if fully included in the contract. Key provisions from FAR clauses 52.222-41 and 52.222-43 are incorporated, mandating contractors to pay service employees no less than the specified minimum monetary wages and fringe benefits. The document also provides instructions for accessing the full text of wage determinations electronically via sam.gov and clarifies that contractors must pay SCA wages for employee travel time to and from VA destinations. Contractors are required to notify the Contracting Officer of any claimed wage increases within 30 days of receiving a new wage determination.