Louisville VAMC Medical Waste Disposal
ID: 36C24925Q0405Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF249-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 9 (36C249)MURFREESBORO, TN, 37129, USA

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- WASTE TREATMENT/STORAGE (S222)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside (SDVOSBC)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 9, is seeking proposals for medical waste removal services at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville, Kentucky, and its surrounding Community-Based Outpatient Clinics. The procurement aims to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the removal of Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), Trace Chemotherapy Waste, and Pathological Waste, with a performance period from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2028. This opportunity is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), emphasizing the importance of compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding waste disposal. Interested contractors must submit their quotes by 1:00 PM CT on August 15, 2025, to Elyse.McVey@va.gov, with a maximum BPA ceiling limit of $200,000.00.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Nicole McVey
    Elyse.McVey@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 9, issued Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 36C24925Q0405 for Medical Waste Removal Services. This amendment, dated August 12, 2025, addresses questions from offerors and provides clarifications regarding the solicitation. Key information includes the current contract number (36C24924C0007), the incumbent contractor (Sanford Federal, Inc.), and details about waste tracking and pricing. Quotes are still due by August 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM CT to Elyse.McVey@va.gov. The amendment clarifies that service is per container based on type and acknowledges uncertainty regarding the acceptability of autoclave followed by landfill for Regulated Medical Waste (RMW). This document is crucial for potential contractors to understand the current requirements and submit compliant offers.
    This government Request for Quote (RFQ) from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 9 (NCO-9) seeks proposals for medical waste removal services at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville, KY, and surrounding Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) will cover Regulated Medical Waste (RMW), Trace Chemotherapy Waste, and Pathological Waste from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2028, with a base year and two one-year options. This solicitation is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors, who must be registered with the SBA. The contractor will be responsible for providing containers, transportation, and disposal in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including DOT requirements. They must also maintain licenses, provide waste manifests, report spills, and adhere to a quality control and safety plan. Invoices will be submitted electronically after COR inspection and acceptance. The maximum ceiling limit for this BPA is $200,000.00. Key clauses like FAR 52.212-4, 52.212-5, and VAAR 852.219-75 regarding subcontracting limitations apply.
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