S222--Sharps and RMW North Battlefield Service Contract

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive regulated medical waste and sharps removal services for the North Battlefield VA Outpatient Clinic. The solicitation (RFQ 36C24625Q0567) requires a contractor to manage medical waste collection, transportation, and disposal, including regulated medical waste, chemotherapy waste, and sharps. The procurement will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, which will evaluate technical capability, past performance, and pricing. Key evaluation criteria include the contractor's ability to provide necessary equipment, personnel, permits, and documentation for medical waste handling in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Quotations are due by 9:00 AM EST on April 1, 2025, and must be submitted electronically with specific technical and compliance documentation.

The contract is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with strict subcontracting limitations requiring the awardee to perform at least 50% of services directly. The contract includes one base year from 4/10/2025-4/9/2026 with four option years extending through 4/9/2030, and estimates an annual medical waste volume of 150,000-190,000 pounds. The place of performance is the Department of Veterans Affairs location in Chesapeake, VA, and the contract is categorized under NAICS Code 562211 (Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal) and Product/Service Code S222 (Housekeeping - Waste Treatment/Storage). While no specific award value is mentioned, the contract includes provisions for emergency and contingency collections beyond the standard waste disposal services. Wage determinations indicate minimum hourly rates for workers will be established according to Department of Labor standards, with additional benefits and compensation requirements.