PreSolicitation 36C25225Q0499-Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) and Sharps Collection and Disposal Services at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and CBOCs

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 is seeking contractors to provide Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) and Sharps Collection and Disposal Services for the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, and surrounding Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) locations. This procurement falls under NAICS code 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal) and Product Service Code S222 (Housekeeping - Waste Treatment/Storage), indicating the specialized nature of medical waste handling services required. The presolicitation notice indicates that the formal Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation 36C25225Q0499 will be issued on or around June 9, 2025. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by June 23, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time to be considered for award. The contracting office is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with Contract Specialist William McQuade serving as the primary point of contact at William.McQuade@va.gov. The solicitation documentation will be archived 60 days following the response deadline.

This procurement does not include any set-aside designations, making it open to all qualified contractors who can demonstrate capability in hazardous medical waste collection and disposal services. The presolicitation notice does not identify any incumbent contractors currently providing these services or specify potential contract values or budget ranges that vendors might expect. No specific quantities of medical waste or sharps requiring disposal are detailed in the available documentation, nor are service timelines or contract performance periods specified at this preliminary stage. The scope encompasses multiple healthcare facilities including the main medical center and various community-based outpatient clinics, suggesting a multi-location service requirement. Additional details regarding contract terms, performance requirements, and evaluation criteria will likely be provided in the formal RFQ when it is released. Contractors interested in this opportunity should monitor for the full solicitation release and prepare to demonstrate their experience with healthcare facility waste management and regulatory compliance requirements.