S205--Trash and Recycling Removal and Disposal Services.
ID: 36C24725Q0229Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)AUGUSTA, GA, 30904, USA

NAICS

Other Waste Collection (562119)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- TRASH/GARBAGE COLLECTION (S205)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d061fc2d55bf4e9d87f616667a97aa3f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified small business service providers for Trash and Recycling Removal and Disposal Services at the Carl Vinson VAMC in Dublin, Georgia. This opportunity is specifically aimed at Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) and involves a market survey to assess the availability of capable contractors who can provide scheduled pickups, dumpsters, compactors, and ensure compliance with local regulations over a contract period consisting of a base year plus four option years. Interested parties must respond by December 26, 2024, at 11 AM Eastern Time, detailing their qualifications and socio-economic status, with inquiries directed to Gail Bargaineer at Gail.Bargaineer2@va.gov or by phone at 404-321-6069.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Gail BargaineerGail Bargaineer
    (404) 321-6069
    Gail.Bargaineer2@va.gov
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    36C24725Q0229_1.docx
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeking responses for Trash and Recycling Removal and Disposal Services. It serves as a market survey to identify capable small business service providers, specifically those categorized as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC). The solicitation number is 36C24725Q0229, with a response deadline set for December 26, 2024, at 11 AM Eastern Time. The contracting office is located in Tucker, Georgia, with Gail Bargaineer as the point of contact for inquiries. The document emphasizes that it is not a request for proposals or bids, aiming instead to gather information about market capabilities. Attached documents are referenced, which likely contain further details related to this notice. This notice underscores the government's commitment to engaging small businesses, particularly those owned by service-disabled veterans, in public service contracts.
    AT-100 ATTACHMENTS.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a sources sought notice to gather information on small business capabilities for a trash and recycling disposal contract at the Carl Vinson VAMC in Dublin, Georgia. This market survey is intended to assess the availability of qualified small business sources, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, and other socio-economic categories. The contract entails a base year plus four option years, requiring scheduled trash and recycling pickups, including the provision of dumpsters and compactors, maintaining compliance with local regulations, and having necessary permits. The NAICS code for this procurement is 562119, with a size standard of $47 million. Contractors must demonstrate local operation, landfill privileges, and responsive emergency services. Interested parties must submit responses detailing their qualifications, socio-economic status, and willingness to engage if a future solicitation is announced. Responses are voluntary and serve to inform the government on determining the acquisition strategy. A formal solicitation will follow, for which all interested vendors must apply separately.
    DISCLAIMER.docx
    This document is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the government, intended solely for information-gathering and planning purposes. It clarifies that the RFI does not represent a solicitation for proposals or services, and responses submitted will not form a binding contract between respondents and the Government. Respondents are reminded that they bear all costs associated with their responses. The key intent of this RFI is to gather insights and information rather than to solicit binding offers, supporting compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines. Overall, the document emphasizes the preliminary nature of the request, aiming to inform future solicitations without obligating parties involved.
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