6505 - Controlled Substance Destruction

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to sole-source a controlled substance destruction contract to Technical Safety Services (TSS) LLC under FAR 13.106-1(b), with capability statements from other responsible sources due August 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.

The VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System requires DEA-licensed reverse distributor services to destroy expired, damaged, returned, or unusable Schedule II–V controlled substances in compliance with VHA Directive 1108.01 and Title 21 CFR. The contractor must accommodate up to six on-site pick-ups per performance period, with quarterly pick-ups anticipated and a minimum two-week scheduling notice. Performance runs from October 1, 2026, through fiscal year end with optional renewal years. On-site work includes verification of controlled substance counts in the presence of pharmacy staff and a VA Accountable Officer, completion of DEA transfer documentation (DEA Form 222 for Schedule II; signed receipts for Schedule III–V), and boxing items for carrier transport within DEA compliance guidelines. The contractor assumes title upon on-site verification completion and is responsible for packaging, shipping, carrier coordination, and destruction within 30 calendar days of receipt, followed by DEA Form 41 submission within one week of destruction. Invoicing is due within 90 days of each service and must not exceed a quoted flat fee covering all representative services, consultation, training, shipping, destruction, and manufacturer processing. HIPAA compliance and confidentiality are required.

Interested firms must submit capability statements via email to robert.clark4@va.gov, including proof of authorization and the firm's UEI. The government retains sole discretion to compete or proceed noncompetitively.