36C26226Q0545 0004.docx

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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

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is extended,

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY is not extended.

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is not, A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 04-23-2026 664-26-4-5457-0106 None 36C262

NCO 22

Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 22 - Mesa Annex 4135 S. Power Rd #103 RM 116 Mesa AZ 85212 36C262

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Department of Veterans Affairs NCO 22 - Mesa Annex 4135 S. Power Rd #103 RM 116 Mesa AZ 85212 To all Offerors/Bidders

TBD

36C26226Q0545 04-01-2026

X X X X The purpose for this amendment is to respond to additional questions received for the hazardous waste requirement.

All questions are due NLT April 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM MST. All offers are due NLT May 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM MST.

Offerors shall be submitted via email to: Felicia Simpson, Contract Specialist at Felicia.Simpson@va.gov.

Contractor shall sign clause 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING-CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION) pg 28 of the solicitation.

ALL OFFERS SHALL SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTATION UNDER SECTION E and all AMENDMENTS, failure to provide any required document and acknowledgment of all amendments will result in the offer not being accepted and will not be evaluated.

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Question and answers for 36C26226Q0545 Hazardous waste removal disposal

1. Is there any historical data available regarding the weight, volume, or types of hazardous waste (e.g., reusable containers, sharps, biohazard, red bags [bio], white bags [chemo], pharmaceutical, pathology, RCRA)?

ANSWER: Yes on our Manifests and Department of Toxic Substance Control DTSC data.

2. Do the clinic or La Jolla locations provide their own containers, or will the contractor be responsible for supplying them?

ANSWER: VA La Jolla pays for disposal of containers; contractor provides all empty containers brought onsite.

3. Should pricing be structured based on pickup frequency by location (e.g., monthly or weekly invoicing)?

ANSWER: Pricing is based on Pickups and drop offs and having a Hazardous Waste contractor operate daily onsite. Current Invoicing is based on the 3-month pickups and Chemo pickups which fluctuate based on quantity of disposals to include a 40-hr. work week of the contractor on site. Please note that this must not change to ensure compliance and safety in operational tempo.

4. Is a set schedule for picking up the materials?

ANSWER: Daily Hazardous Waste collection pickups throughout the Hospital to include Medical Waste such as Chemo Waste.

5. Who is the current contractor performing hazardous waste removal and disposal at this La Jolla VA facilities?

ANSWER: Please go to SAM.GOV

6. What is the current annual or monthly contract value for the incumbent?

ANSWER: Please go to SAM.GOV

7. Are there any known challenges or performance issues with the current contractor that the Government wishes to address under this solicitation?

ANSWER: No

8. Can the Government provide approximate annual or monthly volumes (in pounds or gallons) for each waste type: hazardous, mixed medical/hazardous, pharmaceutical, universal, asbestos?

ANSWER: 2025 DTSC Tonnage report Information Attached

9. Can the typical frequency of pickups at each facility be negotiated or the days of the week same?

ANSWER: Pickups must be scheduled daily.

10. Are there seasonal fluctuations or expected peak periods for waste generation?

ANSWER: Waste generated is frequent reduces only during November/ December.

11. Please provide additional details on the types of waste generated to handling of ignitable, corrosive, and reactive materials. Could you please provide additional details on the types of waste generated in these categories at the San Diego facility?

ANSWER: 2025 DTSC Tonnage report Information Attached

12. Are there any additional waste streams besides the primarily regulated medical waste, chemotherapy waste, bloodborne pathogen materials, and pharmaceutical waste. i.e. Linen, film ANSWER: Case by case in accordance with newly introduced waste streams and chemical inventory.

13. Current Service Details:

If possible, would you be able to provide a couple of recent invoices from the current provider? This would help us better understand the current pickup schedule, container types and quantities, weights, and specific waste streams being serviced.

ANSWER: No, that is proprietary information to the current contractor.

14. Are there any storage limitations or special handling procedures for hazardous waste at any of the participating facilities?

ANSWER: (5) CBOC’s are small quantity generators the main Hospital is large quantity generator.

15. What are the types of containers/bags, sizes that are presently being utilized ANSWER: 55-Gal Drums, 5-Gal carboys all sizes of bags to include yellow chemo bags.

16. Are there restricted areas, security checkpoints, or additional site-specific access requirements beyond standard VA-issued badges?

ANSWER: Access is required via security office PIV card request.

17. What VA-approved electronic system is used for manifests, spill reports, and annual waste summaries?

ANSWER: Contractor is given a workstation inside office space to access documents.

18. Are templates or prior examples of daily required reports available to the contractor for planning purposes?

ANSWER: Daily pick up scheduling and waste log inventory kept in house satisfies the daily requirements.

19. Are the option years guaranteed if performance is satisfactory, or are they exercised at the Government’s discretion?

ANSWER: No, option years are not guaranteed.

20. What criteria will be used to determine whether an option year is exercised?

ANSWER: Whether the requirement is still a government need.

21. If new hazardous waste types are identified or regulatory requirements change, will the contractor be eligible for equitable adjustments to pricing?

ANSWER: No

22. What is the Government’s preferred invoicing method?

ANSWER: When a vendor is chosen, the preferred invoicing method will be made available on the award contract.

23. Does the LJVAMC maintain an on-site spill response plan, or is the contractor solely responsible for emergency response?

ANSWER: An SPCC plan is already in place, contractor must adhere to any spills within jurisdiction such as pick up sites or areas of responsibilities.

24. Are there any known site hazards or high-risk areas that require special procedures?

ANSWER: Hazardous Waste holding facility, Mechanical areas and Laboratories.

25. What are the payment terms (e.g., Net 30, milestone-based, monthly)?

ANSWER: Payment will be made within 30 days upon completion of satisfactory work.

26. Are there any VA-specific training or onboarding requirements beyond HAZWOPER certification for contractor personnel on site?

ANSWER: Environmental Annual Training, Safety Orientation, DOT, Code of Conduct.

27. Will badge issuance require background checks or fingerprinting that may impact mobilization timelines?

ANSWER: Yes.

28. The original notification (F108) shows the classification as blank, however on page 24 of 79 in the solicitation states it is a full DVBE set aside. Please clarify?

Due to the fact DVBE entities do not own disposal sites and frequently do not own transportation equipment and have multiple employees, how is it possible to meet the subcontracting requirements outlined in the FAR's?

Our company services multiple DLA contracts, and they are issued as open solicitations for the above reason.

ANSWER: The Hazardous Waste company is responsible for disposing of waste. Our current contract is self-sufficient in collection and disposal of the waste utilizing their own vehicles to transport waste collected.

Market research is showing there are SDVOSB who can support this requirement and that is why it went out as it did for the Hazardous Waste action.

AMENDMENT FOUR IS TO RESPOND TO ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS.