Medical Waste Disposal Services (ELP)
ID: 36C25726Q0128Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)San Antonio, TX, 78240, USA

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Collection (562112)

PSC

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS PROTECTION- ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION (F108)

Set Aside

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

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 17, is seeking proposals for Medical Waste Disposal Services for the El Paso VA Health Care System and its associated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). This procurement aims to secure a firm-fixed price contract for the collection and disposal of regulated medical and pharmaceutical waste, including chemotherapy waste, while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The contract will span a base year with four option years, running from March 2026 to February 2031, highlighting the critical need for safe and compliant waste management services in healthcare settings. Interested Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) must submit their proposals by January 9, 2026, with questions directed to Marcellus Jackson at marcellus.jackson@va.gov by December 23, 2025.

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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Medical Waste Disposal Services (ELP) for the El Paso VA Health Care System and associated CBOCs. This RFQ, solicitation number 36C25726Q0128, is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) with active SAM registration and SBA certification in DSBS. A firm-fixed price contract is anticipated. A site visit is scheduled for December 19, 2025, at 10:00 CST. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email to marcellus.jackson@va.gov by December 23, 2025, at 13:00 CST. Proposals are due by January 9, 2026, at 13:00 CST, also via email to marcellus.jackson@va.gov, and should be submitted in four separate PDF volumes, with email attachments not exceeding 7MB each.
    This government solicitation (36C25726Q0128) from the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks proposals for Regulated Medical Waste Disposal Services for the El Paso VA Health Care System and its affiliated facilities. The contract includes a base year and four option years, running from March 2026 to February 2031. Services include collection, disposal of medical and pharmaceutical waste, chemotherapy waste, training, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The solicitation is a total set-aside for certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and requires offerors to demonstrate experience, provide a comprehensive waste management plan, and adhere to strict safety and reporting requirements. Proposals, due by January 9, 2026, will be evaluated based on technical capability, price, and past performance.
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    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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