4540--24-gallon Waste Receptacles
ID: 36C26024Q0893Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98662, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (332999)

PSC

WASTE DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT (4540)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking bids for the procurement of 400 stainless steel 24-gallon waste receptacles for the Puget Sound VA Medical Center in Seattle and the American Lake VA Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. This solicitation is a total small business set-aside, requiring compliance with the Buy American Act and specific safety standards, including OSHA and environmental regulations. The waste receptacles are essential for maintaining cleanliness and safety in medical facilities, ensuring proper waste disposal. Interested vendors must submit their quotes electronically by September 19, 2024, at 15:00 PST, and can direct inquiries to Contracting Officer Derek Crockett at derek.crockett@va.gov or by phone at 360-816-2760 x32760.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Derek CrockettContracting Officer
    360-816-2760 x32760
    Derek.Crockett@va.gov
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    The federal government is soliciting bids for 24-gallon waste receptacles for the Puget Sound VA Medical Center, under a total Small Business Administration (SBA) set-aside. The official solicitation number is 36C26024Q0893 and responses must be submitted by 15:00 Pacific Time on September 19, 2024. Vendors can either propose brand name products or equivalent alternatives, requiring a letter of authorization from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) if not a direct manufacturer. Interested parties should direct their quotes and any questions to the designated contracting officer, Derek Crockett, at the specified email address. The procurement aims to support the VA's facilities and ensure compliance with specified standards. Interested vendors can find more information on the VA’s Puget Sound Health Care website.
    The document is a solicitation for bids related to a requirement by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) for 400 stainless steel waste receptacles, each with a 24-gallon capacity. The procurement falls under a total small business set-aside, requiring compliance with specific standards including the Buy American Act and limitations on subcontracting. The contractor is responsible for the delivery of the waste receptacles to two locations: the Puget Sound VA Medical Center in Seattle and the American Lake VA Medical Center in Tacoma, both within a 45-day timeframe from the order. The contractor must ensure all products meet OSHA and environmental safety standards and provide documentation regarding warranties and service conditions. Vendor questions must be submitted via email before the specified due date, and quotes are to be delivered electronically as well. The solicitation incorporates various clauses outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and specifically emphasizes the importance of adherence to the specified terms and conditions in order to foster compliance with federal contracting regulations. This RFP underscores the government's commitment to utilizing small businesses while ensuring quality and safety in service delivery.
    The document is a solicitation for bids related to a requirement by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) for 400 stainless steel waste receptacles, each with a 24-gallon capacity. The procurement falls under a total small business set-aside, requiring compliance with specific standards including the Buy American Act and limitations on subcontracting. The contractor is responsible for the delivery of the waste receptacles to two locations: the Puget Sound VA Medical Center in Seattle and the American Lake VA Medical Center in Tacoma, both within a 45-day timeframe from the order. The contractor must ensure all products meet OSHA and environmental safety standards and provide documentation regarding warranties and service conditions. Vendor questions must be submitted via email before the specified due date, and quotes are to be delivered electronically as well. The solicitation incorporates various clauses outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and specifically emphasizes the importance of adherence to the specified terms and conditions in order to foster compliance with federal contracting regulations. This RFP underscores the government's commitment to utilizing small businesses while ensuring quality and safety in service delivery.
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