R614--Document Destruction & Disposal
ID: 36C26325Q0664Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

All Other Support Services (561990)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: PAPER SHREDDING (R614)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/76d45147b23c4f49813368732fcd5b17/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 10, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 18, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide document destruction and disposal services for the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System, located at 2501 W. 22nd Street, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The procurement requires comprehensive support, including labor, personnel, equipment, and secure vehicle services to ensure effective and compliant document disposal, adhering to federal regulations and standards for handling sensitive information. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the security of sensitive data, as it involves the weekly collection and shredding of documents, along with the destruction of various media types, including floppy disks and CDs, in accordance with VA regulations. Interested vendors must respond to the Sources Sought Notice by April 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT, and direct inquiries to Contract Officer Scott Morrison at scott.morrison2@va.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
Scott MorrisonContract Officer
(605) 336-3230
scott.morrison2@va.gov
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Posted
36C26325Q0664_1.docx
Apr 10, 2025, 2:06 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking sources for document destruction and disposal services at its Sioux Falls Health Care System. The contracting office is located at 2501 W. 22nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD, with a solicitation number of 36C26325Q0664. Interested parties must respond by April 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT, with the notice archived 30 days post-response. The contract will require comprehensive support, including labor, personnel, equipment, and secure vehicle services for effective and compliant document disposal. This Sources Sought Notice aims to gather information from potential contractors regarding their capabilities to fulfill these needs as outlined in the attached Request for Information document. The initiative reflects the VA's commitment to secure management of sensitive information, ensuring it aligns with federal regulations and standards for document handling and disposal. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Contract Officer Scott Morrison at scott.morrison2@va.gov.
36C26325Q0664.docx
Apr 10, 2025, 2:06 PM UTC
The document is a sources sought notice from the federal government, seeking qualified contractors for commercial document destruction services for the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System. The main purpose is to identify potential contractors classified under NAICS code 561990. Services required include weekly collection and shredding of documents, which must meet specific guidelines for security and destruction to ensure data is irretrievable. The contractor will also provide secure storage bins on-site and manage various types of media for destruction, including floppy disks and CDs, according to VA regulations. Contractors are expected to complete a Business Associate Agreement in compliance with HIPAA and ensure all personnel have appropriate VA identification and training. Responses to this notice may lead to a solicitation announcement, with interested parties required to submit detailed company information. This sources sought notice underscores the government's intent to ensure compliance with data protection standards while fostering collaboration with potential service providers.
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