Q517--DESTRUCTION OF DAMAGED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES |

This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for a reverse distributor to manage the proper disposal of controlled substances for the VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS). The contractor must be DEA-licensed and compliant with all federal, state, and local regulations, including Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations and VHA Directive 1108.01. Services include quarterly on-site pickups of expired or unusable Schedule II-V medications, with the contractor responsible for boxing, arranging carrier pickup, and assuming title and responsibility for the products. The on-site process involves verification of items by pharmacy staff and an Accountable Officer, with specific documentation required for transfer (signed receipts for CIII-V and DEA Form 222 for CII products). The contractor must provide all necessary equipment, materials, and labor, including a software or web-based system for tracking, which must be VA-compliant and FedRAMP certified. The period of performance is from August 1, 2021, to July 31, 2022, with up to 12 pickups. Invoices are to be submitted within ninety days of service, with no additional charges for inquiries or software access. Confidentiality, including HIPAA compliance, is mandatory.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) has issued a Sources Sought Notice (36C26126Q0728) for Controlled Substance Destruction Services for the VA Central California Health Care System. This is solely an announcement to gather information and is not a solicitation. The VA is seeking contractors capable of providing these services, with the applicable NAICS code being 562112 (Hazardous Waste Collection) and a small business size standard of $47 million. Interested contractors must submit a capability statement via email to Kulvinder Brar by May 26, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. PST. The statement should include socioeconomic status, legal name, Unique Entity ID, primary contact, experience, similar projects, subcontracting plans, GSA Contract Number (if applicable), and a price estimate for a base year and four option years. Failure to provide all requested information will result in the submission being considered non-responsive. This information will inform the government's procurement strategy, but no contract will be awarded directly from this announcement. Contractors must be registered in SAM, and SDVOSB/VOSB firms must be verified with the Small Business Administration.