S222--regulated medical waste removal SDVOSB set-aside

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VHA) is seeking a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to provide regulated medical waste removal services for multiple VA facilities in Virginia and North Carolina. The solicitation (RFQ 36C24625Q0548) covers comprehensive medical waste management, including collection, transportation, and disposal of regulated medical waste, chemotherapy waste, and cytotoxic waste for locations in Hampton, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Elizabeth City, and Portsmouth. Quotations are due by 9:00 AM EST on March 26, 2025, with evaluation conducted using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology that assesses technical capability, past performance, and pricing. The solicitation requires detailed technical proposals demonstrating understanding of medical waste removal requirements and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Contractors must also meet specific requirements, including OSHA 30-hr training for employees and ability to handle various waste types.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 562211 for Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal. The contract period spans a base year with four option years, running from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030, with an estimated annual medical waste volume between 180,000-190,000 pounds. Contractors will be responsible for providing lockable containers, trailer storage, and comprehensive waste handling documentation, with specific requirements for weekly trailer exchanges and flexible waste pickup schedules. The total contract will cover multiple VA medical facilities, including Hampton VA Medical Center and associated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), with waste quantities ranging from 250 to 150,000 pounds across different locations. Pricing considerations include separate line items for permits, contractor training, spill clean-up, and transportation costs, with potential contract modifications for quantity increases.