S02. 36C26226Q1125_1 QA and Solicitation Extension.pdf

Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

*= Required Field Amendment to a Previous Combined Solicitation

SUBJECT* Sharps Pick Up and Disposal 09/01/2026-08/31/2027

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 87108

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C26226Q1125

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 07-27-2026 11:00am MOUNTAIN TIME, DENVER, USA

ARCHIVE 60 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE SDVOSBC

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* S222

NAICS CODE* 562211

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO22

New Mexico VA Health Care System 1501 San Pedro Drive SE Albuquerque NM 87108

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Jordan Alonzo jordan.alonzo@va.gov (505)767-6094

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS Department of Veterans Affairs VA Loma Linda Health Care Systems

VALLHCS

11201 Benton St.

Loma Linda California

POSTAL CODE 92357

COUNTRY United States

DESCRIPTION

This amendment is to answer the Q&A questions regarding this procurement. The due date for proposals will be extended to 08/07/2026 at 11:00am.

Additionally, the clause FAR 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (JAN 1991) will be added to this procurement

A site visit will be announced in the coming days, once subject specialist returns it is highly recommended that interested vendors attend for full understanding of contract scope.

Solicitation 36C26226Q1125 Q&A and Corrections Administrative errors:

-Deionized tank maintenance is not applicable to the contract this was discovered shortly after posting early viewers may have seen the uncorrected language

-Contract is meant to be 1 Year no options. All locations are to be serviced Weekly (WK)

-An Additional line item for containers is added 0011

Questions

• What is the address for the Blythe location? 1273 West Hobson Way Blythe, CA 92225-1423

• How many hours a week are the technicians working at the facility? Depending on waste flow. Does the 2080 for labor include all three or will each be working 2080 hours. Each will be working 2080 hours

• Is there a possibility for a site visit? Yes this will be announced on the subject matter experts return

• How many total sharps container locations are needed at the facility? Varies based on waste flow. Should this be its own line item? Yes

• Can the Government identify how many of each size container will be required as this will be required to provide accurate pricing and allow vendors to properly prepare for the bid and installations? The Sharps type and location is in the SOW.

• Are there currently Reusable Sharps or Disposable Sharps installed at the Loma Linda VAMC facilities? Both – depending on location.

• Does this contract include any RCRA Hazardous waste as the Performance Work Statement mentions Hazardous Waste but there are no pricing line items for Hazardous Waste? The PWS mentions RCRA Hazardous Pharmaceutical Waste (P and U Listed Waste streams). Yes

• If Hazardous Waste is included in this contract can the Government identify what those specific waste streams are and their anticipated volumes? Yes – via a site visit

• Will onsite technician services need to be provided by the vendor to exchange Sharps containers at the CBOC offsite facilities? Yes

• Would the Government consider a Monthly pricing structure for the Sharps container services versus by the pound? It can be considered but the invoice would still need to show the poundage.

• How many of each size Sharps container are expected to be exchanged each month?

Varies based on location.

• How many of each size container (RMW and Sharps) with Foot pedals/dollies will be required? Number depends on the size of the foot pedal and the frequency of the pick up. Vendors will need to know how many foot pedal dollies and floor stands will be required.

• There is also a requirement for annual training from the vendor for VA staff members.

Will the Government consider adding a separate pricing line item for this requirement?

Yes

• Will the Government consider extending the due date for bid submissions to allow for a site of at least the main Loma Linda VAMC facility? Yes

• Reusable RC what does the RC stand for? Regulated Container Cage Bio what is the definition of cage in this instance? The location that houses the filled sharps containers.

• Are the line items quantities estimates how is this calculated? Yes, they are estimates, depends on the size and the frequency of the pick up.

• Please identify the line item and estimated quantity/profile for RCRA hazardous pharmaceutical waste and confirm whether lab-packing, consolidation, or repackaging is required.

Lab-packing:

Required for: Small, varied quantities of different hazardous pharmaceuticals (especially acute hazardous wastes, P-listed chemicals).

Purpose: Ensures compliance and safe transport, typically done at the site before shipment.

Consolidation:

May be used: For non-acutely hazardous pharmaceuticals; only if allowed by waste vendor and facility procedures.

Note: Mixing is not allowed for incompatible wastes.

Repackaging:

Required: If pharmaceuticals are not in suitable containers (damaged, leaking, etc.).

Otherwise: Maintain original packaging when possible.

• Please state whether the contractor must transport, treat, and dispose of contents removed from Government-furnished Cactus Sink narcotic-waste containers or only exchange the internal holding containers, including any chain-of-custody, witnessed-destruction, manifest, or certificate requirements. Must transport, treat, and dispose of contents removed from Government-furnished Cactus Sink narcotic-waste containers

Solicitation 36C26226Q1125 Q&A and Corrections