R614--Document Destruction Services
ID: 36C10D25Q0152Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS BENEFITS ADMIN (36C10D)WASHINGTON, DC, 20006, USA

NAICS

All Other Support Services (561990)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: PAPER SHREDDING (R614)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5272b729da994e23b65c78ea5d7389c3/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified vendors to provide Document Destruction Services at its Baltimore Regional Office, as outlined in the Sources Sought Notice under solicitation number 36C10D25Q0152. The primary requirement involves shredding an average of 132 bins of paper documents annually, which equates to approximately 11 bins per month, necessitating the provision and maintenance of eleven 96-gallon secured shred bins at designated locations determined by the VA. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to safeguarding sensitive information through secure document destruction. Interested parties must submit their capabilities by 1:00 PM EST on August 5, 2025, via email to Contract Specialist Afia Monteaperto at Afia.monteaperto@va.gov, adhering to specified submission guidelines and page limitations.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Afia MonteapertoContract Specialist
    (848) 377-5187
    Afia.monteaperto@va.gov
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    36C10D25Q0152.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to gather information on potential vendors for Document Destruction Services at its Baltimore Regional Office. This notice, under solicitation number 36C10D25Q0152, is not a request for quotes but aims to perform market research regarding qualified suppliers for NAICS code 561990. Interested vendors are invited to submit their capabilities by 1:00 PM EST on August 5, 2025. The required service involves shredding an annual average of 132 bins of paper documents, translating to approximately 11 bins per month. Contractors must provide and maintain eleven 96-gallon secured shred bins, with the VA determining their locations. The notice states that the government will not reimburse any submissions and will use the information to inform acquisition planning, with no obligation for future solicitation. Responses must follow specific submission guidelines, including a limitation of eight pages and must be sent electronically to the specified contracting officer. The overarching goal is to ensure secure document destruction, reflecting the VA's commitment to safeguarding sensitive information.
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