Hazardous Waste Collection and Disposal Services for the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking a small business contractor to provide comprehensive hazardous waste collection and disposal services for the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System. The solicitation (No. 36C26225Q0803) requires a contractor to manage waste disposal, collection, emergency response, and provide an on-site hazardous materials technician across multiple VA facilities including West LA, Sepulveda, and Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Centers and various Community Based Outpatient Clinics. Key contract requirements include maintaining necessary permits and licenses, tracking waste manifests, and handling diverse waste types such as flammable liquids, medical waste, batteries, and gas cylinders. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price arrangement with a one-year term, and offers are due by May 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM PDT. Contractors must submit proposals via email to the Contract Specialist, Jennell Christofaro, and comply with specific regulatory requirements including Executive Order 13899 provisions.

The solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 562211 for Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal. The place of performance spans multiple locations across Los Angeles and surrounding California areas, including facilities in East LA, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Ventura, Lancaster, Bakersfield, and San Luis Obispo. The contract requires a full-time hazardous materials technician and includes 24/7 emergency response capabilities. Waste collection will involve various container types and frequencies, ranging from daily pickups in high-activity areas like pathology and laboratory services to quarterly collections at other locations. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope of services and multiple facilities suggest a significant contract opportunity for a qualified small business contractor specializing in hazardous waste management.