P100--Scrap Metal Recycling Services Cincinnati VA Medical Center
ID: 36C25025Q0208Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111)

PSC

SALVAGE- PREPARATION AND DISPOSAL OF EXCESS/SURPLUS PROPERTY (P100)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e3b55a03eccc48458c7c2a1a7b56eda1/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide scrap metal recycling services for the Cincinnati VA Medical Center. The procurement aims to establish a contractor who will supply a recycling dumpster, manage regular pickups, and ensure financial proceeds from recycled materials are returned to the Medical Center. This initiative is part of the VA's commitment to sustainable practices and efficient waste management, with an estimated annual scrap metal weight of 1.3-1.5 tons and approximately six pickups required per year. Interested parties must submit a capability statement and respond to specific questions by January 8, 2025, to Contract Specialist Josh Kovar at Joshua.Kovar@VA.gov.

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    Josh KovarContracting Officer
    Joshua.Kovar@VA.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking contractors to provide scrap metal recycling services for the Cincinnati VA Medical Center, as detailed in the Sources Sought Notice 36C25025Q0208. This notice aims to gather information on potential qualified vendors to fulfill the recycling requirements and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals. Interested parties must submit a capability statement and answer specific questions by January 8, 2025. The services outlined in the draft scope include providing a recycling dumpster, handling regular pickups, and providing financial proceeds from recycled materials to the Medical Center. The estimated annual scrap metal weight is 1.3-1.5 tons with about six pickups per year. Respondents are encouraged to indicate their interest, specify their business size, and provide references for similar work, while adhering to defined regulations. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to sustainable practices and vendor engagement in the federal procurement process.
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