S222--DEA Hazardous Drug Removal and Disposal - Eastern Colorado VA Health Care System
ID: 36C25926Q0050Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Collection (562112)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- WASTE TREATMENT/STORAGE (S222)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a93c2b2c95ca4ef68b26158114cbc3ff/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 19, is seeking qualified sources for the removal and disposal of DEA Schedule Controlled pharmaceutical waste for the Eastern Colorado VA Health Care System. The procurement involves providing secured containers and managing all aspects of hazardous drug disposal, including installation, removal, packaging, shipping, and incineration, while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This service is critical for maintaining safety and regulatory compliance in healthcare settings, with waste removal typically scheduled Monday through Friday. Interested companies must submit their responses, including company details and socioeconomic classifications, to Noaa Lanotte at Noaa.Lanotte@va.gov by 2:00 PM MT on October 29, 2025, as this notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Noaa LanotteContracting Officer
    (303) 712-5794
    Noaa.Lanotte@va.gov
    Files
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    36C25926Q0050.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network Contracting Office 19, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for market research to identify potential sources for DEA hazardous drug removal and disposal services for the Eastern Colorado VA Health Care System. This notice, solicitation number 36C25926Q0050, is for information and planning purposes only and is not a request for proposal or an obligation by the government to award a contract. The services entail providing and managing secured containers and disposing of DEA Schedule Controlled pharmaceutical waste. Interested companies, particularly small businesses, are requested to submit their company details, point of contact, SAM.gov UEI, GSA/FSS Schedule status, and socioeconomic size classification by October 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM MT to Noaa.Lanotte@va.gov. The NAICS code for this requirement is 562112 – Hazardous Waste Collection.
    Draft Statement of Work - DEA Hazardous Drug Removal and Disposal.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Eastern Colorado Healthcare System (ECHCS), seeks a contractor for the secure removal and disposal of DEA Schedule Controlled pharmaceutical wastes. The contractor must provide and implement an economical hazardous drug disposal system, including secured containers, installation, removal, replacement, packaging, shipping, and incineration. All work must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including RCRA and Universal Waste designations. Key requirements include a one-way disposal path, deactivation agents, secure wall brackets, and PIV cards for contractor employees. The contractor is responsible for all licenses, permits, compliant documentation, manifests, and remediation costs for any spills. Waste removal will typically occur Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with weekly pickups at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center and other clinics. The contract includes a base year and four option years, from January 2026 to January 2031.
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