Puget Sound VAHCS Regulated Medical Waste Disposal Service

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 20 (VISN 20) is soliciting quotes for regulated medical waste (RMW) disposal services, including collection, transportation, and disposal across ten VA facilities in Washington State. Vendors must be licensed by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to provide RMW disposal services in the state. Key contract requirements include providing collection containers, manifests, and transportation services with pickups occurring no later than seven calendar days from the previous pickup, maintaining a quality control plan, complying with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, providing emergency response services, and ensuring employees pass a Tier 1 background investigation for facility access. Evaluation will be based on four factors: execution of the SF 1449 form, price, technical capability, and past performance. The original quote deadline of March 20, 2026, at 4:30 PM Pacific Time has been extended to April 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM PDT via Amendment 0001. Questions must be submitted by March 12, 2026, at 4:30 PM Pacific Time.

This is an unrestricted acquisition with no set-aside designations for small business or other socioeconomic categories. The estimated contract value is $47 million for a base period of performance from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, with four optional one-year extension periods extending through March 31, 2031. Historical monthly waste volumes across the ten facilities range from 50 to 18,000 pounds, indicating significant operational scope. The place of performance is Seattle, Washington 98108, encompassing the Seattle and American Lake medical centers and nine community-based outpatient clinics throughout Washington State. Payments will be made in arrears after service delivery verification through electronic invoice submission. The contract will incorporate standard FAR clauses for commercial services and applicable wage determination requirements.