S222--MEDICAL WASTE DISPOSAL
ID: 36C24625Q0143Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Collection (562112)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- WASTE TREATMENT/STORAGE (S222)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors for Medical Waste Disposal Services under solicitation number 36C24625Q0143. The primary objective is to secure a contractor capable of providing monthly pick-up, transport, and disposal of regulated medical waste for the North Battlefield Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) located in Chesapeake, Virginia. This service is crucial for maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations regarding hazardous waste management. Interested vendors must submit their responses by November 4, 2024, including necessary company information and certifications, to Contract Specialist Kenneca Crump at Kenneca.Crump@va.gov. Vendors are also required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) under the relevant NAICS code 562112 prior to contract consideration.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kenneca CrumpContract Specialist
    (757) 728-7217
    Kenneca.Crump@va.gov
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    Posted
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from vendors for a potential contract related to Medical Waste Disposal Services under solicitation number 36C24625Q0143. The goal is to identify qualified suppliers capable of providing the necessary services, which include the monthly pick-up, transport, and disposal of regulated medical waste for the North Battlefield CBOC located in Chesapeake, VA. Interested vendors are encouraged to respond by November 4, 2024, with pertinent company information, including capabilities and certifications. The contract falls under the NAICS code 562112, with a small business size standard of $47 million. This Sources Sought Notice aims solely for market research purposes to determine the feasibility of a future competitive award, and no contracts will be awarded based on responses to this notice. Respondences should be sent via email in Microsoft Office or PDF format and must include specific details such as tax identification and unique entity identification numbers. The document emphasizes the necessity for interested firms to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to contract consideration.
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