36C25526Q0255 sources sought posting.pdf

Sources Sought Notice

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Sources Sought SOLID WASTE REMOVAL l Poplar Bluff, MO

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 66048

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C25526Q0255

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 03-20-2026 10am CENTRAL TIME, CHICAGO, USA

ARCHIVE 15 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* S205

NAICS CODE* 562111

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15

3450 S 4th Street Trafficway

Leavenworth KS 66048

POINT OF CONTACT* Contracting Specialist

James Horne

James.horne@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS John J Pershing VA Medical Center

1500 N Westwood Blvd

Poplar Bluff, MO 63901

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DESCRIPTION

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT

DISCLAIMER

1. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this

RFI.

2. The submission of pricing, capabilities for planning purposes, and other market information is highly encouraged and allowed under this RFI In Accordance With (IAW) FAR Part 15.201(e).

SOURCES SOUGHT DESCRIPTION

3. This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a RFI/sources sought only. The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 562111. Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement.

4. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 15 Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources that can provide the following:

Requirement: Solid Waste Removal, Poplar Bluff, MO

The contractor will be required to dispose of the miscellaneous trash, rubbish, and garbage in such a manner as not cause conditions detrimental to public health or constitute a public nuisance. The contractor will assume full responsibility for compliance with federal, State, County, and City Laws, rules, and regulations governing removal of waste materials. Due care must be exercised to prevent leakage and scattering of waste on the grounds of the Medical Center and the pickup area must be life in a clean and sanitary condition. The contractor will wash/clean out trash compactor and put in deodorizer to help control odor and facilitate pest management efforts

APPROXIMATE ACCUMULATION: Approximately 2000 pounds of trash, rubbish, and garbage will be accumulated daily and require removal. The approximate weight of accumulation is furnished for information only. The contractor agrees to remove the entire accumulation of trash, rubbish, and garbage at the price quoted herein.

It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the requirement. If you are interested, and are capable of providing the sought out services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Failure to respond to all questions in this sources sought will determine the interested party as non-responsive which may affect a set-aside decision for a resulting solicitation. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions:

a. Please provide your UEI number.

b. Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to:

Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)?

c. Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI?

d. Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above?

e. If you’re an SDVOSB, VOSB or small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified?

f. If you are identified as a SDVOSB/VOSB or SB, Identify how you intend to meet the requirements found in the limitations on subcontracting FAR or VAAR clauses. (providing 51% of the work outlined in section 4 above)

g. Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA, VA NAC, NASA SEWP, or any other federal contract, that can be utilized to procure the requirement listed above? If so, please provide the contract number(s).

h. Please submit your capabilities that show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that you can meet the requirement described above.

Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to James.horne@va.gov. Telephone responses shall not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than , March 20th 2026 at 10am CST. If a solicitation is issued it shall be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this sources sought. Responses to this sources sought notice are not a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.