Pharmaceutical Waste Management Services
ID: 36C24525Q0685Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Collection (562112)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- WASTE TREATMENT/STORAGE (S222)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/be69028e38444f00ae96100c12d49da3/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide Pharmaceutical Waste Management Services at the Hershel "Woody" Williams VAMC in Huntington, West Virginia. The procurement aims to establish a base contract with four optional years for the proper disposal of pharmaceuticals, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, which includes setting up a waste container system, transporting and disposing of waste, and maintaining necessary documentation. This initiative is critical for the safe and compliant management of pharmaceutical waste, reflecting the importance of environmental stewardship in healthcare settings. Interested businesses must submit their responses, including capability statements and certifications, by August 11, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, to Naana Owusu-Ansah at naana.owusu-ansah@va.gov.

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    Naana Owusu-Ansah
    naana.owusu-ansah@va.gov
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    Sources Sought Notice 36C24525Q0685.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting responses for pharmaceutical waste management services at the Hershel "Woody" Williams VAMC in Huntington, WV. This Sources Sought Notice serves to identify contractors capable of fulfilling the outlined requirements due to the medical center’s need to dispose of pharmaceuticals properly. The eventual procurement will establish a base contract with four optional years, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and involving training employees, waste transportation, and disposal. Respondents should provide their business details, capability statements, and any applicable certifications. The scope includes setting up a pharmaceutical waste container system, transporting and disposing of waste, and maintaining documentation necessary for compliance with relevant authorities. Special considerations such as service availability during federal holidays and spill reporting are included. Interested businesses are encouraged to respond by August 11, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with the intention to influence future acquisition strategies without guaranteeing contract awards. This exercise embodies strategic planning and market research within government contracting processes.
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