4540-- On-Site Treatment System for Regulated Medical Waste

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 was seeking an on-site treatment system for regulated medical waste at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC. The solicitation (36C24725Q0608) required a "Level 1" steam autoclave treatment system capable of processing 1,000 to 2,000 pounds of untreated medical waste within a six-hour period, constructed of 316L stainless steel with effective odor control capabilities. The system needed to provide data on waste volume, temperature, and processing cycles while complying with Executive Order 14057's environmental sustainability requirements, and contractors were required to conduct comprehensive site assessments, handle installation, provide initial training, and develop standard operating procedures. Questions were due by May 19, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET, with quotes required by May 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET via email to Contract Specialist LaTerrica Sewell. However, the solicitation was subsequently canceled via Standard Form 30 modification, with no award to be made from this procurement.

This procurement was designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal) with a small business size standard of $47 million. The contract scope included year-round operation capabilities for managing both solid and medical wastes, with the system requiring the ability to process between 1,000 to 2,000 pounds of waste within a six-hour operational window. Performance was to take place at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center located at 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29401. The solicitation followed streamlined Federal Acquisition Regulation procedures for commercial items and emphasized that potential vendors could not contact VA Medical Center employees directly during the procurement process. No incumbent contractors or specific budget ranges were identified in the available documentation.