S222--Hazardous Waste Disposal BPA

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 9 is seeking hazardous waste disposal services through a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for its healthcare facilities in Kentucky. The solicitation (36C24925Q0093) requires comprehensive waste management services, including weekly/bi-weekly waste collection, annual hazardous waste and DOT training for up to 30 VA employees, pharmaceutical formulary review, and 24/7 emergency spill response. Contractors must provide electronic record keeping and train-the-trainer pharmaceutical waste training. Interested vendors must submit questions by January 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT, with final offers due by January 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM CDT. The procurement will utilize NAICS code 562112 with a size standard of $47.0 million, and while specific evaluation criteria are not detailed, the comprehensive service requirements suggest a focus on technical capability and compliance.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with a base period from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026, and four potential one-year option periods. The maximum order limit is $190,000, with a total BPA limit of $950,000 for hazardous, non-hazardous chemical, and universal waste disposal services. Services will be performed across multiple locations, including the Troy Bowling Campus, Franklin R. Sousley Campus, and various Community Based Outpatient Clinics in Kentucky, specifically centered in Lexington, KY 40511. The procurement covers waste collection and disposal services for multiple VA healthcare facilities, indicating a comprehensive approach to environmental management and regulatory compliance. The substantial budget and multi-year potential suggest a significant and strategic waste management initiative for the Veterans Health Administration.