36C26126Q0203_1.docx

SUBJECT*

Hazardous Waste for San Francisco VA

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 McClellan CA 95652

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Durell Salaz durell.salaz@va.gov None

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

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Sources Sought Notice

Sources Sought Notice

DESCRIPTION

Sources Sought Notice

Sources Sought Synopsis The purpose of this Sources Sought Synopsis is to assist in our decision-making process for service procurement. This is not a solicitation, nor a request for quotes or proposals. Responses to this source sought synopsis will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions.

The Government is not obligated to, nor will it pay for or reimburse any costs associated with responding to this source sought synopsis request. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue solicitation or ultimately award of a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, is conducting market research to identify potential vendors with economic status of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, and other Small Businesses that can provide the general requirements below:

General Requirements The contractor will provide Hazardous Waste Pick Up and Disposal for the VA San Francisco Health Care System (SFVAHCS). A draft of the Statement of Work is attached to this notice.

Period of Performance: The intended period of performance will be for 5 years, which may approximately begin around 04/01/2026.

Response Method Responsible vendors are encouraged to submit a response to this source sought synopsis.

Any inquiries are to be made in writing to the point of contact, Durell Salaz, Contract Specialist.

Responses shall be sent to the email below by the specified due date and time.

- Email: durell.salaz@va.gov

- Response Due Date: January 22, 2026, 1:00 PM PST

- Email Subject Line: SAM – Hazardous Waste Pick Up and Disposal for the VA San Francisco Health Care System (SFVAHCS) In response to this source sought synopsis, please complete the information below.

Company Information Company Name:

Company Address:

Point of Contact Name:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Unique Entity Identifier (UEI):

☐ Small Business ☐ Emerging Small Business ☐ Small Disadvantaged Business ☐ Certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act ☐ HubZone ☐ Woman Owned ☐ Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small in veterans.certify.sba.gov ☐ Certified Veteran Owned Small Business in veterans.certify.sba.gov ☐ Large Business ☐ Other: ____________

Please answer the following questions when responding:

1. What are standard/customary practices for providing Hazardous Waste Pick Up and Disposal Hazardous?

2. To meet the requirement, does the company plan on subcontracting? If yes, please indicate what actions the subcontractor will perform.

3. Identify the estimate pricing for Hazardous Waste Pick Up and Disposal. This is not a request for quote. This is a request for pricing information for market research purposes only.

Notes: Contractors must have a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

Before responding, please carefully read and consider the following:

1. As this is a service acquisition, the Small Business Administration and the Federal Acquisition Regulation have a Limitations on Subcontracting Requirements. For all small businesses, to include SDVOSB and VOSB, “At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern.” See FAR 52.219-14 available in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52

2. The Service Contract Act will apply.

3. Invoices will only be accepted on a monthly basis. Weekly invoices will not be accepted.

4. All vendors who provide goods or services to the United States Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov

See attached document: P09 Performance Work Statement - Hazardous Waste.

See attached document: 2015-5637 REV.31 DATED 12-03-2025 - SAN FRANCISCO-SAN MATEO.