Q999 - Controlled Substance Destruction.
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- Solicitation number
- 36C261-27-AP-0144
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 21
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- PSC
- Q999 Medical- Other
- Place of performance
- Las Vegas, Nevada 89101, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 (VISN 21) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors capable of providing controlled substance destruction services; responses are due July 16, 2026, and this is not a solicitation or commitment to award.
Performance occurs at VA Station 593 (North Las Vegas VA Medical Center, 6900 North Pecos Road, North Las Vegas, Nevada) and associated regional clinics under the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System. The contractor must be a DEA-licensed reverse distributor registered and compliant with Title 21 CFR, VHA Directive 1108.01, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Services include on-site collection of expired, damaged, returned, or unusable controlled substances (Schedule CII-V medications) in all forms, with transfers occurring in the presence of pharmacy staff and a VA Accountable Officer. The contractor assumes title and responsibility after on-site verification, manages compliant packaging and shipping, and must complete destruction within 30 calendar days of receipt, submitting DEA Form 41 to the DEA within one week of destruction.
The period of performance runs from October 1, 2026, through the end of fiscal year with optional additional years. Services are anticipated quarterly but accommodate up to six pickups annually based on pharmacy needs. The contract structure uses a flat service fee per on-site visit billed within 90 days of service, inclusive of representative labor, consultation, training, shipping, destruction, and manufacturer processing fees. The contractor must maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality. NAICS code 541380 applies; PSC is Q999.
Notice text
Title: Controlled Substance Destruction
VISN 21, Station 593, Las Vegas
1. INTRODUCTION
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21), is issuing this Sources Sought notice as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in, and the resources to support, a requirement for Controlled Substance Destruction.
The results of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement and identifying potential Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 541380 (Controlled Substance Destruction.) The Product Service Code (PSC) is Q399 (Medical – Other).
2. DISCLAIMER
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR QUOTE (RFQ). It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement.
3. SCOPE OF REQUIREMENT / CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS
The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform Incubation/Speciation of Viable Samples for – Media Fill, Gloved Fingertip and Thumb Sampling, Viable Surface. Performance will occur for Station 593 at the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center, 6900 North Pecos Road, North Las Vegas, NV 89086, and its associated regional clinics under the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System.
Key technical capability requirements include:
- Provide routine software updates, firmware upgrades, and hardware upkeep for passive RTLS sensors, tags, and tracking systems.
- Ensure personnel hold valid manufacturer certifications required to work on specialized medical and enterprise logistics tracking components.
- Adhere strictly to VA information security, network connectivity, and patient safety privacy mandates Area Las Vegas - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
4. CAPABILITY STATEMENT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Interested firms are requested to submit a capability statement that directly addresses their ability to fulfill this requirement. Submissions must not exceed 5 pages and must include:
- Company Information: Company Name, Address, Unique Entity ID (UEI) from SAM.gov, point of contact name, phone number, and email address.
- Socio-Economic Status: Explicitly state if your firm is a certified SDVOSB, VOSB, Small Business, or other classification. Vendors must be verified and visible in the Small Business Administration (SBA) Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) portal to qualify for VA veteran set-asides.
- Technical Capabilities: A summary of technical capabilities and experiences demonstrating the ability to perform the scope outlined above.
- Past Performance: Provide a brief summary of at least two (2) similar logistics or tracking system maintenance contracts completed within the past three (3) years, including contract numbers, dollar values, and points of contact.
5. RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS
All responses to this Sources Sought notice must be submitted electronically via email to the primary point of contact listed below.
- Submission Deadline: No later than July 16, 2026 at [3:00 PM EST].
- Subject Line Format: "Sources Sought Response” Controlled Substance Destruction.
6. GOVERNMENT CONTACT
Contracting Officer / Specialist: Robert Clark
Email Address: Robert.clark4@va.gov
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE Statement of Work.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 6505 - Controlled Substance Destruction | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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