S222--Regulated Medical Waste – Shreveport, LA
ID: 36C25625Q0041Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Collection (562112)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- WASTE TREATMENT/STORAGE (S222)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/afbe190090324af7b107b018f304521a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide regulated medical waste disposal services at various facilities in Shreveport, Louisiana, and surrounding areas. The procurement involves a firm-fixed price contract with a performance period consisting of one base year and four option years, focusing on the safe handling and disposal of various types of regulated medical waste, including infectious substances and hazardous materials. This initiative is crucial for maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding medical waste management. Interested vendors must submit their responses by October 23, 2024, and direct any technical questions to Contracting Specialist T. Miller at t.miller@va.gov by October 15, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    T. MillerContracting Specialist
    713-791-1414 x229073
    t.miller@va.gov
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    36C25625Q0041_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for a Request for Quote (RFQ) seeking offers for the disposal of Regulated Medical Waste in Shreveport, Louisiana. The solicitation number is 36C25625Q0041, with responses due by October 23, 2024, at 2:30 PM Central Time. The contract will consist of a base period and four option periods, and the work will be performed at several VA facilities, including Overton Brooks VAMC and various Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in Louisiana and Texas. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and, if a Small Business (SB) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), must meet specific eligibility criteria. Technical questions should be submitted via email to the contracting specialist, T. Miller, by October 15, 2024. Responses to the Sources Sought must also be submitted via email by the specified deadline. This notice aims to identify potential suppliers for the management of regulated medical waste, ensuring compliance with VA regulations and safety standards.
    36C25625Q0041 -RFI-Sources Sought- Regulated Medical Waste _ Shreveport LA.pdf
    The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, LA, has issued a Sources Sought Request for Information (RFI) from contractors capable of providing transportation and disposal services for various types of regulated medical waste (RMW). The purpose is to assess contractor interest, qualifications, and industry pricing as part of market research. The necessary services include handling Category "A" Infectious Substances, chemotherapeutic waste, controlled substances, and hazardous medical waste, meeting all federal, state, and local regulations. Contractor responsibilities encompass waste collection from specified facilities, employing proper labeling and handling guidelines, and ensuring compliant transportation and disposal at appropriately permitted sites. The performance period outlined is one base year with four option years, with specific frequency requirements for waste pickup. Interested contractors must furnish detailed company information, proof of qualifications, literature demonstrating capabilities, and estimated pricing by a specified due date. This RFI aims to encourage small businesses to participate and assess available competition, stressing that this document does not obligate the government to contract with any responding entities.
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