6515-- On-Site Treatment System for Regulated Medical Waste
ID: 36C24725Q0582Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4b7a64db6fe3414abd3ab4dfda6bdd63/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting a sources sought notice to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing an on-site treatment system for regulated medical waste (RMW), specifically a Level 1 steam autoclave treatment system. This system must be able to process approximately 1,000 to 2,000 pounds of untreated medical waste within a six-hour period while adhering to environmental regulations outlined in Executive Order EO 14057. Interested parties, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, Women-Owned, and other small disadvantaged businesses, are invited to submit a capabilities statement by May 1, 2025, detailing their qualifications and relevant certifications to Contracting Officer LaTerrica Sewell at LaTerrica.Sewell@va.gov. Responses will assist the government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future contract without obligating the government to proceed with an RFP or reimburse any submission costs.

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    LaTerrica SewellContracting Officer
    (706) 733-0188
    LaTerrica.Sewell@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to collect information from small businesses regarding their capabilities to provide an on-site treatment system for regulated medical waste (RMW), specifically a “Level 1” steam autoclave treatment system. This sources sought notice, under solicitation number 36C24725Q0582, aims to determine the availability of qualified small business sources that may include Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, Women-Owned, and other small disadvantaged business concerns. The design must accommodate the processing of 1,000 to 2,000 pounds of untreated medical waste in six hours while adhering to environmental regulations specified in Executive Order EO 14057. Interested parties should submit a capabilities statement by May 1, 2025, detailing their qualifications and relevant certifications. This notice serves as a market survey to inform the appropriate acquisition strategy for the potential contract without obligating the government to proceed with an RFP or reimburse any submission costs. Responses are to be directed to Contracting Officer LaTerrica Sewell at the provided contact information.
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