S222--Waste, Recycle & Compost Services Long Term (VA-26-00045787)

The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS), under the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16, is seeking comprehensive trash, recycling, and composting services for multiple locations including facilities in Little Rock, North Little Rock, Fisher House, and a Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). The actual solicitation documents will be issued between March 23, 2026 and March 31, 2026, and interested parties should monitor contracting opportunities for the formal solicitation release. All inquiries regarding this opportunity must be directed via email to Joseph Warren at joseph.warren@va.gov, with the contracting office located at 2575 Keystone Crossing, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703. While this pre-solicitation notice does not constitute a formal solicitation and no pricing is being requested at this time, prospective vendors should note that no response to this announcement is necessary, nor will a source list be maintained. All interested parties must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of offer submission and award, with the government noting that award will not be delayed to accommodate late registration.

This procurement is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 562111 (Waste Collection), with a small business size standard of $47 million. The contract does not identify any incumbent contractors or current service providers in the presolicitation notice. While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in this pre-solicitation announcement, the $47 million small business size standard provides an indication of the potential contract scope. All interested vendors must obtain a SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI) number and ensure their organization is registered and active in SAM prior to submitting any offers or quotations, as the government will not delay award proceedings to allow additional time for registration completion.