Narcotics Destruction

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 21, is seeking qualified contractors to provide narcotic destruction and disposal services for the VA Northern California Health Care System. This presolicitation notice (36C26126Q0299) announces a forthcoming Request for Quote with an anticipated issue date of February 11, 2026, and a response deadline of February 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time. All interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submission and will be evaluated based on their ability to perform narcotic destruction services in accordance with the provided performance work statement. The specific evaluation criteria have not been detailed in this presolicitation notice, though compliance with applicable hazardous waste disposal regulations and safety standards are expected to be central considerations. Key deadlines include the RFQ issuance on February 11, 2026, and the proposal response deadline of February 25, 2026 at noon Pacific Time.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 562211 (Hazardous Waste Collection) with a size standard of $47 million, ensuring that only qualified small business entities may compete for the award. The presolicitation notice does not identify any current incumbents or provide specific award values or budget ranges for this contract. The contracting office is located in the Fresno, California area (zip code 93703), and the primary point of contact is Contracting Officer Maricela Berrones-Gauger. The Product Service Code is Q517 (Pharmacy Services), reflecting the nature of the narcotic destruction requirement. This presolicitation notice will be archived 30 days following the February 25, 2026 response date.