F999--Combined Synopsis - Hazardous Waste Removal 5 Year Contract Opportunity - VA Loma Linda Healthcare System - Amendment 1

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 has issued a Special Notice for a hazardous waste removal contract at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System. The opportunity is structured as a Combined Synopsis under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.603, covering a base year with four additional option years. This solicitation specifically targets Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses for hazardous waste management services. The contract will involve the collection and disposal of various waste types, including RCRA pharmaceutical waste, Formalin, Alcohols, Lab packs, Cidex, Universal waste, asbestos, amalgam, cartridges, and isoflurane canisters. The opportunity was posted on March 28, 2025, with responses due by April 4, 2025.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must be prepared to manage waste collection with specific parameters, including onsite collection every other Friday for two hours with two technicians. The government will require the new vendor to profile the waste and will not release current waste profiles, which represents a potential challenge for bidders. Monthly pricing submissions are expected from potential contractors, and the solicitation falls under the Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal NAICS category (562211). Eligibility is restricted to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, which narrows the competitive field. No site visit is currently scheduled, and the scope explicitly excludes offsite clinics from the contract. Potential vendors should carefully review the amendment and be prepared to meet the specific waste management requirements outlined in the solicitation. The contract represents a significant opportunity for qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses in the environmental services sector.