S205--Waste Removal

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is soliciting quotes for waste removal services across multiple healthcare facilities in the Miami area, specifically seeking a contractor to handle solid waste, regulated medical waste, and recycling materials. The solicitation (RFQ 36C24825Q0852) will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 13 and is designed to award a competitive contract for comprehensive waste management services. Interested vendors must be fully registered in the SAM database and submit all documentation electronically via email, with submissions limited to 5 megabytes. Potential contractors must submit any requests for information or questions to Contracting Officer William Bridger by June 16, 2025, at 3:30 PM EST, with final quotes due on June 6, 2025. The evaluation will likely focus on vendor capabilities, past performance documentation, and compliance with specific service requirements including container management and regulatory guidelines.

This solicitation is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) that are certified through the Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) program. The contract will cover waste removal services for the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Hospital and associated community-based outpatient clinics, with a base period of 12 months and four potential 12-month extension periods, totaling a potential five-year contract duration. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the estimated size standard is approximately $47 million, with the procurement falling under NAICS code 562119 for waste collection services. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to manage waste pickup frequencies and comply with Florida Department of Health and CDC regulatory guidelines. The place of performance will be within the VA healthcare facilities located in the Miami metropolitan area, emphasizing a green initiative approach to service delivery.