Portland VAMC Regulated Medical Waste Disposal
ID: 36C26025Q0243Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- WASTE TREATMENT/STORAGE (S222)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting a Sources Sought notice for the procurement of regulated medical waste disposal services at the Portland VA Healthcare System in Oregon. The primary objective is to engage a contractor who can provide these services in compliance with federal and state regulations governing medical waste collection, processing, and disposal. This initiative is crucial for maintaining health and safety standards within the healthcare facility. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their company details and capability statements by February 11, 2025, to Brian Millington at brian.millington@va.gov, as this information will assist in shaping the VA's future procurement strategy. The relevant NAICS code for this opportunity is 562211, with a business size standard of $47 million.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brian Millington
    brian.millington@va.gov
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    The document is a Sources Sought Notice by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding the procurement of regulated medical waste disposal services for the Portland VA Healthcare System. It outlines the primary objective of engaging a contractor to provide these services in compliance with pertinent federal and state regulations. The notice emphasizes that this is not a solicitation for offers but an initiative to gauge interest among potential vendors capable of meeting the requirements. Interested parties are encouraged to respond by providing their company details, including capability statements, by the deadline of February 11, 2025. The document specifies the NAICS code (562211) relevant to the services required, with a business size standard of $47 million. Responses will inform the VA's procurement strategy, but no contract will be awarded based on this notice. The communication aims to identify qualified sources and foster engagement in a future competitive solicitation process.
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