Regulated Medical Waste/618C80268

Added: Feb 15, 2018 5:42 pm The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network 23 Contracting Office, Fort Meade, SD intends to award a contract in accordance with FAR Part 13. The North America Industry Classification System Code [NAICS] is 562112, Hazardous Waste Collection Services and the size standard is $12.5 million. This is a 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small (SDVOSB) business set aside.



The Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (MVAHCS) has a need for Medical Waste Disposal in compliance with State and Federal EPA guidelines. Currently the MVAHCS generates approximately 230,000 lbs of infectious medical waste (including needles) per year and approximately 2,000 lbs of pathological waste per year. Medical Waste Disposal consists of physically collecting and disposing of infectious and pathological wastes, including needles, on a regularly scheduled basis, to be mutually determined by provider of service and the MVAHCS. Quantities indicated in the schedule of items are estimated.



The Government intends to make a single award with a period of performance of approximately February 28, 2018 through February 27, 2019 with four (4) one year option periods to be exercised at the Government s discretion.



The solicitation is scheduled to be issued on or about February 15, 2018 and will be issued via Fed Biz Opps Electronic Posting System at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. Offerors are responsible for checking the web site regularly to obtain amendments. Questions regarding this solicitation must be in writing to be received no later than 10 AM local time, February 20, 2018. Questions may be sent by email to: Robert.gamble@va.gov. No telephonic inquiries will be accepted.



Vendors are reminded that representatives from their company SHALL NOT contact VISN 23 personnel to request this RFQ during this solicitation process. All questions and concerns regarding this solicitation shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.



All responsible sources may submit a response, which if timely received, will be considered by The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO23, Fort Meade, SD. This synopsis is for notification purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals. Quotes must be signed and submitted in writing approximately February 23 , 2018 at 11:00 AM local time; be in accordance with the solicitation instructions outlined in the solicitation; and be timely. No web based proposals or faxes will be accepted.



ALL DATES ARE TENTATIVE AT THIS TIME. Firm dates will be established and will be accurately shown on the issued Request for Proposal.