S222--Waste Removal Services
ID: 36C24525Q0013Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- WASTE TREATMENT/STORAGE (S222)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/dfd11bc3e9e64b53bf46de0b6722485f/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking contractors to provide waste removal services at the Perry Point VA Medical Center in Maryland, as outlined in a Sources Sought Notice. The procurement aims to identify capable vendors who can deliver comprehensive waste management solutions, including the collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste, recyclables, and organic waste, while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. This service is critical for maintaining the facility's cleanliness and operational efficiency, particularly in providing timely back-up services for the VA's front-end loader truck. Interested parties must submit their capability statements via email to Contract Specialist Tracy Dotson at tracy.dotson@va.gov by September 20, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

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    Tracy DotsonContract Specialist
    (304) 429-6755
    tracy.dotson@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking contractors for waste removal services at the Perry Point VA Medical Center, outlined in a Sources Sought Notice. This notice acts as a market research tool to gather information to help shape the government’s future acquisition strategy. The contractors are expected to provide labor, materials, and equipment for the collection, transportation, and disposal of a variety of waste types, including solid waste, recyclables, and organic waste, while adhering to federal, state, and local regulations. Key services include maintaining multiple waste containers, ensuring timely collection, offering back-up services for the VA’s front-end loader truck, and tracking the weights of materials for reporting. The contractor will need to address safety requirements and maintain the cleanliness of the collection areas. Responses to this notice, due by September 20, 2024, must be submitted via email and should detail the contractor's capabilities, certifications, and relevant experience. This Sources Sought Notice does not guarantee a contract but aids the government in exploring qualified vendors for potential future contracts related to waste management services.
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